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Ron DeSantis, Florida’s governor-elect, is joined by his family and supporters at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church on Election Day. DeSantis, who has a Ponte Vedra Beach address, met with his neighbors and cast his ballot at the church. He won the race after narrowly defeating Democrat Andrew Gillum. (photo submitted)
Blue land crabs are a new species that has moved into the Beaches area.
Members of the Girl Scout robotics team, the Aquabots, prepare the robot they designed and programmed for competitions. (photo submitted)

News Stories

Armed robbery reported on Mayport Road

An armed robbery was reported Nov. 1 at Lucky Charms Arcade at 2550-9 Mayport Road at 11:50 a.m.

Vote recount delays new city councils

Because of delays in the certification of election results, newly-elected members of beach city councils will not take office until next month.

Cleaning project given to South Florida firm

A split decision awarded a beach cleaning contract to a South Florida-based firm despite objections from the local vendor.

Beaches eye joining barrier island group for clout on issues

Barrier islands such as the Beaches have unique problems and must stand together.

By Kathleen Bailey, Editor

Jacksonville Beach agency pushes for downtown fixes

A change in city leadership is coming in Jacksonville Beach and what that means for the downtown area is unclear.

By Kathleen Bailey, Editor

Sports

Fletcher High runs the field during the game against Columbia. (photo by Jordan Kroeger)

Fletcher ends football season with 38-10 loss to Columbia

What started out with a three and out from the defense and a 7-minute drive by the offense that ended with a field goal quickly turned into a somber night.

Sharks' QB Jacobi Myers (1) pitches out during the playoff game against Godby. (photo by Mark Calvin)

Godby defeats Ponte Vedra High 34-23 in playoffs

The high school football season for Ponte Vedra came to an end Nov. 9 with a 34-23 loss to undefeated Tallahassee Godby at Gene Cox Stadium in Tallahassee.

FWC announces winners of 2018 Lionfish Challenge

At its September meeting in Tallahassee, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced the winners of the 2018 Lionfish Challenge.

FWC Commission provides shrimp fishery update

At its September meeting near Tallahassee, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved changes to commercial shrimp fishery management that will eliminate barriers to parti

Ponte Vedra athlete Bruce Jackson, right, took third place at the Spartan North American Championship race weekend. (photo courtesy of Spartan)

Ponte Vedra athlete finishes third at Spartan North American Champhionship

Bruce Jackson of Ponte Vedra earned a spot atop the podium at the Spartan North American Championship after capturing third in the Super 40 to 49 age group with a time of 1:28:02 — less than four m

Obituaries

GERTRUDE “TRUDY” JARRETT PYATT

JOHN VERNON SMITH, JR. “SMITTY”

John Vernon Smith, Jr., “Smitty”, 74, of Jacksonville Beach, passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, after a lengthy, courageous battle with cancer.

LAURENCE “LARRY” HIGGINS

Laurence “Larry” Higgins, 78, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2018, with family at his side. He was born to Irene T. and Joseph Higgins on August 14, 1940, in Elizabeth, NJ.

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