The Beaches Leader, Ponte Vedra Leader

Jacksonville City Councilman Tommy Hazouri, who is seeking election to At-Large Council Seat Group 3, was endorsed recently by all of the Beaches mayors and others. Joining Hazouri, center, at the American Red Cross Lifesaving Corps building are,...

Miss Fletcher 2019 named

Sierra Sprouse (center) is named Miss Fletcher 2019. Winners include (from left) Tristan Cuartas, fourth runner-up; Ryleigh Taylor, first runner-up; Sprouse; Gabriela Selman, second runner-up; and Brooke Pound, third runner-up.

"Mini Shade 6" by Tim Jaeger shows a beach scene with umbrellas. (photo via stellersgallery.com)

Stellers Gallery welcomes new artists

Stellers Gallery has work on display by new gallery artists Barbara Fisher, Tim Jaeger and Catie Radney. Barbara Fisher transforms interior states in a visual language. Her intuitive approach and longtime interest in the idea of the Collective...

Steve Earle and the Dukes (photo submitted)

Steve Earle and The Dukes coming to Ponte Vedra

Roots rocker Steve Earle and his band The Dukes will perform at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall Thursday, June 6. Tickets are on sale at the box offices at the concert hall and St. Augustine Amphitheatre, ticketmaster.com, and by phone at 800-745-3000...

Pet Wants Jax Beach owners Nick and Hannah, and their dogs. (photo submitted)

Pet Wants Jax Beach named Rookie of the Year

Pet Wants, the national pet food and supply franchise focused on fresh, high-quality food, has named Pet Wants Jax Beach the Pets Wants Rookie of the Year franchise. Pet Wants Jax Beach is a mobile business that operates as both a mobile shop and a...

A safer and more aesthetically-pleasing Chateau was revealed in February. (photo by Chelsea Wiggs)

Latest renovation of Le Chateau is complete

A major renovation project was recently completed at Le Chateau Condominiums in Atlantic Beach, adding yet another chapter to the site’s unique history. Long before the 12-unit oceanfront condo on 7th Street was constructed, it was the site of Haydn...

News Stories

Beaches Watch hosting forum for candidates

Beaches Watch is sponsoring a candidate forum for Jacksonville At-Large City Council candidates at 7 p.m.

Mayport Middle School may get new name

The Mayport school community will have a hand in deciding whether Mayport Middle will officially become Mayport Coastal Sciences Middle School.

Former Atlantic Beach police chief found dead

Atlantic Beach’s former chief of police, Michael Classey, 54, of Woodstock, was located deceased Monday morning on the campus of a high school in Cherokee, Georgia.

Slider's owner files suit against Neptune Beach

A lawsuit has been filed against the City of Neptune Beach in response to an ordinance recently passed to address nuisance lighting.

Voo Swar gets zoning

The Atlantic Beach Commission voted April 8 to move forward with map amendments to bring existing nonconforming restaurant The Voo Swar into compliance.

Sports

FWC to meet May 1-2 near Tallahassee

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will meet May 1 and 2 at the Florida Public Safety Institute, 85 Academy Dr., Havana, Fla. The Institute is west of Midway on U.S. 90.

Gator Bowl Sports announces Rich Thompson as new chairman

Gator Bowl Sports announced recently that Rich Thompson, head of Human Resources at The Adecco Group for The Americas, UK and Ireland, will take the reins as the 2019 Chairman of Gator Bowl Sports.

Share input on the future management of blackfin tuna

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will gather public input on the future management of blackfin tuna. Share your input by attending a workshop near you.

Registration open for i9 Sports programs

Early-bird registration is now open for the i9 Sports 2019 Fall Season. Programs include Flag Football leagues and instructional programs for 3v3 Soccer and T-Ball.

Mark your calendars for Lionfish Festival in Destin

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has announced the fifth annual Lionfish Removal and Awareness Festival May 18 and 19 at AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar and HarborWalk Vill