Beaches Habitat for Humanity works to build affordable home for veteran

Wells Fargo Foundation has awarded Beaches Habitat for Humanity a $15,000 grant. The funds will be used to build an affordable home for a local veteran in Eastern Jacksonville and is part of an $8.

Local students win at virtual debates

More than 200 students from the Northeast, Central and Gulf Coast Florida regions of the Florida Civics and Debate Initiative regions competed in debate as part of a series of competitions.

Atlantic Beach updates fence permitting process

The city of Atlantic Beach receives more than 100 residential fence permits annually. To efficiently serve this high-demand permit type, the city is now offering homeowners and contractors a faster and easier way to apply for permits for residential fence permits that are not associated with pools.

Enjoy comforting dairy dishes that deliver taste and nutrition

Cooler weather calls for comfort foods, and it's hard to top soups, risottos and strata for heartwarming dishes to share with the family on chilly days.

2021's Springing the Blues canceled

For the second straight year, organizers of Springing the Blues have pulled the plug on the annual music festival. The decision was announced Feb. 15, citing continued concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.

St. Johns County COVID-19 vaccination registration opens 9 a.m. Feb. 18

St. Johns County received an allotment of 3,900 Pfizer vaccines from the state of Florida this week. Registration will open at 9 a.m. today, Feb. 18, for vaccination appointments Feb. 19, 22, and 24. You may schedule an appointment by visiting tinyurl.com/y52tcoaz or by calling the St.

St. Johns County Utility Department reinstating late fees and disconnections

The St. Johns County Utility Department will begin reinstating disconnection of service and assessing late fees for accounts with past due balances on or after April 1, 2021. To review your current account status or to make a payment, you may call Customer Service at 904-209-2700 from 7:30 a.m.

Downtown Vision announces Jax River Jams Concert Series

Downtown Vision, Downtown Jacksonville’s non-profit Business Improvement District, recently announced the Jax River Jams Concert Series, a free four-week, multi-genre Thursday night concert series to be held on the St. Johns Riverfront in Downtown Jacksonville in April.

Mussallem Beachfront Park now open

Mussallem Beachfront Park, 3365 Coastal Highway in eastern St. Johns County, is now open for public use. Acquired through a grant with the Florida Communities Trust, this 8.5-acre property is a frequent nesting location for sea turtles and has healthy beach dunes.

Girl Scouts send Valentine's Day cards to nursing home

Girl Scout Troop 64002 organized a community service project to send Valentine’s Day cards to every resident of Avante Villa Nursing Home. The troop of thirteen 2nd and 3rd graders made 115 Valentine’s Cards with handwritten messages.