DAR holds first virtual convention

Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) from around the world gathered for their annual convention – but in a historic first, they gathered entirely online for their virtual 129th DAR Continental Congress.

JAGA Scholarship Trust receives donation

Sawgrass Country Club (SCC) made a $13,030 check presentation to the Jacksonville Area Golf Association’s (JAGA) Scholarship Trust. Annually, SCC is one of the largest benefactors of the trust. They made a similar contribution last year.

Temporary lane closures on Race Track Road

JEA is installing electric transmission poles and power lines along Race Track Road. Temporary lane closures will be required on portions of the eastbound lane on Race Track Road during the length of the project, which is scheduled to be completed in December.

City of Jacksonville adopts mandatory mask requirement

Effective June 29 at 5 p.m., the city of Jacksonville adopted a mandatory mask requirement for public and indoor locations, and in other situations where individuals cannot socially distance.

St. Johns County Public Library reinstates fine accrual and expands services

The St. Johns County Public Library System has reinstated fine accrual for all items borrowed going forward. Fines may be paid in person or online at www.sjcpls.org. All St.

State of Florida restricts on-premises alcohol consumption

Per the state of Florida’s Emergency Order 2020-09, issued June 26, all vendors licensed to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises, and who derive more than 50 percent of gross revenue from the sale of alcoholic beverages, shall suspend the sale of all alcoholic beverages for...

Fletcher graduation ceremony will be July 27

Graduation ceremonies will be held at 9 a.m. Monday, July 27, at the Fletcher High School football stadium. The event will be live streamed throughout the ceremony for those unable to attend. School officials will follow CDC guidelines and any state or local orders in effect relating to COVID-19.

Allman Betts Band concert is canceled

The Allman Betts Band's concert, originally scheduled for Aug. 23 at at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, has been canceled. Visit www.pvconcerthall.com or call 904-209-3746 for information.

St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners encourages businesses to require masks

The St. Johns Board of County Commissioners strongly encourages local businesses to mandate that employees and customers wear masks while inside their establishments in order to further prevent the spread of COVID-19. The recommendation is made in conjunction with Pledge St.

Civilized Coffee, First Coast Surfrider work for clean oceans

Civilized Coffee, a Jacksonville-based coffee company, has teamed up with First Coast Surfrider to create a blend of “Surfrider Select” coffee to help support clean oceans and waterways in Northeast Florida.