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SJC working to contact those for second COVID vaccination appointments

News Staff
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
St. Johns County is in the process of contacting those who received their initial COVID-19 vaccination from the Department of Health in St. Johns County to schedule a second-dose appointment. If you received your first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine from the Department of Health in St.

Neptune Beach City Hall building temporarily closed to public

News Staff
Monday, January 11, 2021
The Neptune Beach City Hall and Public Works buildings are closed to the public in the wake of a COVID-19 virus outbreak among city staff. Mayor Elaine Brown Jan. 5 said the city was forced to take action to keep the virus from further spreading.

Leadership Jacksonville applications open through Jan. 25

News Staff
Monday, January 11, 2021
Leadership Jacksonville, an organization that educates, connects and inspires diverse leaders to build and strengthen their communities, is accepting applications for its adult Leadership Jacksonville Class of 2022.

Jax Beach attorney appointed to bench to be sworn in Feb. 1

News Staff
Monday, January 11, 2021
A Jacksonville Beach attorney was among six new Florida judges appointed last month by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Jeb. T. Branham, who also serves as the special magistrate for Atlantic Beach, will be sworn into the 4th Circuit Court Feb.

St. Johns River Ferry closes for upgrades

News Staff
Thursday, January 7, 2021
The St. Johns River Ferry will be closed for about eight weeks to complete a series of upgrades. It is tentatively expected to reopen March 15, according to the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA).
Pictured breaking ground for the new Rev. John Hibbard Youth House are, from left, Lisa Hibbard, Marianne Hibbard, Brandy Hibbard, Adrianne Hibbard and Jody Hibbard. (photo submitted)

Pictured breaking ground for the new Rev. John Hibbard Youth House are, from left, Lisa Hibbard, Marianne Hibbard, Brandy Hibbard, Adrianne Hibbard and Jody Hibbard. (photo submitted)

New year means new youth building for Beaches church

News Staff
Thursday, January 7, 2021
There are times when dates and actions come together just right. In 2016, Hurricane Matthew damaged the house in Neptune Beach that First Christian Church at the Beaches was using for its youth ministry. The house, at the corner of First St. and Seagate, was an old 1950s beach house.
Tighist Paulos receives a car from The Two Titmice Foundation founder Ed Malin after winning a raffle benefiting the foundation. (photo submitted)

Tighist Paulos receives a car from The Two Titmice Foundation founder Ed Malin after winning a raffle benefiting the foundation. (photo submitted)

Nurse wins Volvo in raffle benefiting breast cancer

News Staff
Monday, January 4, 2021
A Jacksonville nurse who often cares for patients recovering from cancer-related conditions recently won a raffle to benefit breast cancer patients.
Tom Bary, pastor at Neptune Baptist Church, died of COVID-19. (photo submitted)

Tom Bary, pastor at Neptune Baptist Church, died of COVID-19. (photo submitted)

Pastor of Neptune Baptist Church remembered by many in community

News Staff
Thursday, December 31, 2020
Neptune Baptist Church has lost its pastor to COVID-19. After a month in intensive care, Pastor Tom Bary succumbed to the virus Dec. 16. Church officials released news of Bary’s death on the church's social media page.
The American Legion won Best in Show at Deck The Chairs. (photo courtesy of Deck The Chairs)

The American Legion won Best in Show at Deck The Chairs. (photo courtesy of Deck The Chairs)

Deck The Chairs top decorators named

News Staff
Thursday, December 31, 2020
Entering its sixth and final week of the 2020 holiday season, Jacksonville Beach's Deck The Chairs, “Jacksonville’s Best Holiday Event” has showcased Santa, hosted Tuba Christmas, produced three weekends of children’s dance programming, presented chair decorating awards and unexpectedly, surpassed...
Reindeer Pecan Brownies.

Reindeer Pecan Brownies.

Use pecans to make festive and flavorful holiday snacks

News Staff
Sunday, December 27, 2020
The holidays are filled with delicious food – from indulgent breakfasts to decadent desserts – but snacks can get overlooked. Spice up this holiday season with festive snacks that are perfect for a quick on-the-go bite or a taste of your favorite holiday dessert.