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St. Johns County COVID-19 vaccination appointments do not require payment

St. Johns County encourages those registering for a COVID-19 vaccination appointment to remain cautious of scams that contain misleading information or links to Web sites requiring payment. If you encounter a Web site requiring payment information to book an appointment, it is not the official St.

Berkshire Hathaway donates to Feeding Northeast Florida

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty has given a $5,000 donation to Feeding Northeast Florida. The nonprofit organization distributes food to numerous food-relief agencies in Northeast Florida’s eight-county region.
© Ally Brody, Volumes (Mural by Case Maclaim, Jacksonville, FL), 2020. Archival Inkjet Print. (Image courtesy of the artist.)

© Ally Brody, Volumes (Mural by Case Maclaim, Jacksonville, FL), 2020. Archival Inkjet Print. (Image courtesy of the artist.)

MOCA UNF student artist-in-residence exhibition opens

MOCA Jacksonville recently announced the opening of  “Ally Brody: Public Domain,” the MOCA University of North Florida Student Artist-in-Residence exhibition. For her residency, Brody developed her ongoing series “Public Domain” documenting street artists in Florida.
Genesis and Trixie are waiting for their "forever" homes. (photos submitted)

Genesis and Trixie are waiting for their "forever" homes. (photos submitted)

Furever Friends

Genesis was found with a tail injury and an owner could not be found. Mayport Cats rescued her and lovingly fostered her while she recovered from her amputated tail. She has a sleek and shiny black coat and is  about 1 year old.

All St. Johns County Jan. 15 vaccination appointments full

All 500 appointments to receive COVID-19 vaccinations from St. Johns County Friday, Jan. 15, have been filled. Additional appointments will become available when St. Johns County receives more vaccines from the state of Florida. For more information, call the St.
photo from www.DigLocal.org

photo from www.DigLocal.org

Farmer's market to continue

A local nonprofit will continue to host a twice-weekly farmer’s market at an Atlantic Beach park while city officials weigh whether or not to assess a fee for the use.
The Rev. Michael Blaker retires this month after serving St. Andrew's Lutheran Church for the last 19 years. (photo by Linda Borgstede)

The Rev. Michael Blaker retires this month after serving St. Andrew's Lutheran Church for the last 19 years. (photo by Linda Borgstede)

'Pastor Mike' is retiring from St. Andrew's Lutheran Church

When a minister comes out of seminary in the Lutheran tradition, he or she is called to that first church. He or she serves there usually for three years before moving on to a new call. Statistically, that second relationship goes on for seven years. The Rev.

St. Johns County observing Martin Luther King Jr. Day hours

All departments of the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners, St. Johns County administrative offices, the Pet Center, the Clerk of Courts’ office, the Supervisor of Elections’ office, the Property Appraiser’s office and the Tax Collector’s office will be closed Monday, Jan.

St. Johns County COVID-19 vaccination registration opens

St. Johns County received an allotment of 500 vaccines from the state of Florida this week. Registration will open Thursday, Jan. 14, at 9 a.m. for all 500 vaccination appointments on Friday, Jan. 15. The link to schedule an appointment is https://tinyurl.com/y52tcoaz.