The Beaches Leader, Ponte Vedra Leader

The dirt is flying during a groundbreaking ceremony June 7 for the new St. Paul’s Catholic Church to be built at Pablo Avenue and 6th Street North in Jacksonville Beach. With shovels, from left, are Joe Moye, campaign co-chair; Fr. Michael Houle;...

Program rewards summer reading with prizes and more

As part of the Jacksonville Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, all ages can read to earn free books, prizes and more in June and July. To participate in the program, track your reading on a special space-themed bookmark (free at the library)...

Community First seeking to expand

Community First Credit Union has submitted an application to begin renovation/expansion of a former Atlantic Coast Bank branch and property at 1425 Atlantic Blvd. The current in-line shopping center location of Community First at 1650 San Pablo Road...

St. Johns County Council on Aging receives grant

Griswold Home Care presented St. Johns County Council on Aging (COA) with a grant from the Jean Griswold Foundation for its work to help senior residents in St. Johns County lead dignified, independent and healthy lives. COA will use the grant to...

Winn-Dixie celebrates patriotism

Patriotic performances by the Fletcher High School Marching Band highlighted a celebration at the Neptune Beach Winn-Dixie store recently. The store launched a six-week community donation program to benefit Folds of Honor and its mission to provide...

Hydration Station open for dogs, people

Matt Burkhart and Steve Rodriguez are with Riley the dog in Atlantic Beach. Davidson Realty agent Rodriguez works to ensure there are no thirsty dogs at local beaches. In March, Rodriguez began handing out water every other Saturday from 8 to 11 a.m...

News Stories

Redevelopment in south Jacksonville Beach nears completion

Redevelopment in south Jacksonville Beach has been a success and the city has more redevelopment-related tax revenue than it needs.

By Kathleen Bailey, Editor

Proposed short-term rental law draws comments in Jacksonville Beach

“You know you wrote a good ordinance when you’ve got everyone mad at you.”

By Kathleen Bailey, Editor

Beach representatives will talk about rising sea level

A symposium on Sea Level Rise at the Beaches will be held June 19 at Fletcher High School.

Johnston Island plans proceed

An ordinance that would bring restaurants, floating docks/marinas, a passive park and more to Johnston Island will move forward for a second read after June 10's discussion by the Atlantic Beach Co

Sexual battery in Jacksonville Beach reported

A woman was reportedly sexually assaulted in a downtown Jacksonville Beach alley on May 25 at about 2 a.m.

Sports

Paddle marshes with St. Johns County naturalists

Nocatee Sunset Kayak Trips will be held daily from Thursday through Saturday, June 27 through 29, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Participants will paddle the marshes of the Tolomato River with St.

Keep an eye on weekend forecast

There's no denying that summer is here this week, with record temperatures and a hot bite to go with them! From the grass flats to the ledge, reports have been good.

Allision Stattner shows off a wahoo, the 50th fish caught on her Saltwater Fish Life List.

Allison Stattner first to reach elite Catch a Florida Memory 50-Fish Club

Fifty is a pretty exciting number for anything, and for Allison Stattner it represents a new highlight in her fishing career.

Sharks Youth Football Camp registration open

The Ponte Vedra Sharks Youth Football Camp will be held Monday through Thursday, June 24 through 27, from 9 a.m. to noon. The camp is open to children ages 6 through 13.