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Salvation Army receives $5,000

News Staff
Sunday, April 18, 2021
The Salvation Army has been awarded a competitive grant from the Mayo Clinic Community Contributions Program in the amount of $5,000 in support of Groceries PLUS: Nutrition, Health, Hygiene, and Wellness for Hungry Households.
Stephen Meyers with a group on the beach following his PTSD walk. (photo submitted)

Stephen Meyers with a group on the beach following his PTSD walk. (photo submitted)

Veteran's walk across United States raises awareness for PTSD

News Staff
Saturday, April 17, 2021
Walking across the country to raise awareness for PTSD, U.S. Army veteran Stephen Meyers spent a great deal of time remembering his grandfather Karhl DeSoto, who walked 10 miles a day until his 100th birthday.

Jacksonville Beach city attorney resigns

News Staff
Saturday, April 17, 2021
The Jacksonville Beach city attorney who was arrested last month on charges of molesting a child has resigned. City officials last week voted to accept the resignation of Christopher Ambrosio, who was facing termination stemming from his felony arrest.

Jax Beach police will take 'tactical approach' to upcoming event

News Staff
Saturday, April 17, 2021
Jacksonville Beach Police will take a tactical approach to the three-day Orange Crush event, with a mobilized command force, robust traffic enforcement, consistent messaging and communication with residents and business owners.
Kiwanis Secretary Chuck Watson, Kiwanis President Mary Ann Harper and Kiwanis Bob Burch present their donation to Mayport Elementary Principal Katie O’Connell (second from right). (photo submitted)

Kiwanis Secretary Chuck Watson, Kiwanis President Mary Ann Harper and Kiwanis Bob Burch present their donation to Mayport Elementary Principal Katie O’Connell (second from right). (photo submitted)

Beaches Kiwanis Club makes donation to schools

News Staff
Saturday, April 17, 2021
On March 29, the Beaches Kiwanis Club presented the principals of Mayport and Finegan Elementary schools with checks for $1,730. These two schools are no strangers to the club as many members are retired teachers.
Trixie (photo submitted)

Trixie (photo submitted)

Trixie looking for 'furever' home

News Staff
Saturday, April 17, 2021
A kind donor has sponsored Trixie’s adoption fee, which means she will go to a good home without the adoption fee being charged. Trixie is a beautiful tabby and white 10-year-old girl who recently lost her owner. No one in the family wanted her, and Mayport Cats stepped in to rescue her.
Lynn and Tom Maize (photo submitted)

Lynn and Tom Maize (photo submitted)

Gamble Rogers names Outstanding Team of 2

News Staff
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach & North Peninsula State Park recently announced Tom and Lynn Maize as the winners of the 2020 Outstanding Team of 2 Award for Resource Management for their contributions removing invasive plants at Gamble Rogers State Park.
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photo submitted

Sea oats planted on oceanfront

News Staff
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
The Fletcher Marine Coastal Club, Beaches Watch and Interact Club planted 3,500 sea oats on the oceanfront at the Margaritaville Hotel. The sea oats were donated by Clean Jax and The Land trust.