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Children at APEX Theatre and their instructors conduct a rehearsal online. (photo submitted)

Local kids theatre group develops online model for rehearsals

For a group of passionate kids at Apex Theatre in Palm Valley, the show must go on, even if the stage is a virtual platform. When COVID-19 closed businesses and limited large gatherings, Apex founder Ian Mairs transitioned instruction in acting,...

Spice (left) and Dahlia (photos submitted)

Furever Friends

It's kitten season and it's raining kittens at The Caffeinated Cat Cafe. These are just two kittens that are waiting for their "forever" homes. Spice is a playful little boy who is 2 months old, neutered and up to date on his shots. He is...

Katie Hathaway and children wear orange to honor the victims of gun violence. (photo submitted)

Individuals will wear orange in recognition of gun violence

As part of Wear Orange Weekend – following National Gun Violence Awareness Day on June 5 – volunteers with the Florida chapter of Moms Demand Action, in partnership with the Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund, will honor the lives of those...

www.sjrwmd.com/storm is one-stop shopping for storm information, water levels and emergency contacts. (photo submitted)

Water managers prepare for hurricane season

With the start of hurricane season, the St. Johns River Water Management District's Web site provides easy access to valuable data and information to assist the public and local governments before, during and after severe storm events. “The early...

The district partnered with Wilkinson Junior High School on a Blue School Grant to develop a landscaping project to increase water efficiency.

Blue School Grant Program accepting applications

Now entering the fifth year of its Blue School Grant Program, the St. Johns River Water Management District anticipates offering up to $20,000 in grants for education projects that enrich student knowledge of Florida’s water resources through hands-...

Pete's Bar is currently closed. The owner has written letters to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis asking to be reopened as soon as possible. (photo by David Bailey)

Pete's Bar makes plea to governor

The oldest bar in Duval County now has a new distinction to add to its storied history. Shuttered for the last nearly 70 days by the COVID response, Pete’s Bar is the only business in Neptune Beach to remain closed to the public. Florida Gov. Ron...

News Stories

Sea turtle nesting season reveals high number of 'false crawls'

The 2020 sea turtle nesting is off to a busy start, according to the Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol. Since May 1, volunteers have charted a number of nests.

By Liza Mitchell, Contributor

Sago Coffee is located at 318 7th Ave. N., a part of the 7North complex where you are invited to come and enjoy the coffee experience.

Come and stay, and enjoy the coffee experience

There is a lot of meaning behind the simple name – Sago Coffee. This is the coffee shop located in Jacksonville Beach, just off 3rd Street at 7th Avenue North.

By Linda Borgstede, Staff Writer

St. Johns County Public Library hosting online Summer Reading Program

The St. Johns County Public Library’s 2020 Summer Reading Program is being hosted online through Aug. 1. Challenging St.

Atlantic Beach paid parking program allowing longer free parking

Changes to the paid parking program in Atlantic Beach will extend the time allotted for residents to utilize free parking.

Poston named to honor roll

Jennifer Raely Poston of Jacksonville Beach is one of 382 Mars Hill University students named on the honor roll of the academic dean at the end of the spring 2020 semester.

Sports

Descending devices return fish to a depth where gases in the body cavity can recompress.

When releasing deep-water fish, the right tools mean everything

It’s that time of year when you may be fishing for snapper and grouper.

Freedom Boat Club names new director of operations

Freedom Boat Club of Jacksonville and St. Augustine has named Ryan Brunette as its new director of operations.

Emme Hnath and Lily Doyle fishing the Intracoastal. (photo submitted)

Weather ideal for offshore fishing

With active tropics and and a breezy start to the summer, all eyes are on the forecast waiting on good windows to fish.

Compete in the 2020 Lionfish Challenge

Now is the time to register for the 2020 Lionfish Challenge. The Lionfish Challenge is an incentive program that rewards harvesters for their lionfish removals.

Palm Valley East and Moultrie Bluff boat ramps temporarily closed

The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office dive team is conducting an evaluation on the condition of the Palm Valley East and Moultrie Bluff boat ramps on Tuesday, June 9, weather permitting.