Longtime editor of 'The Leader' passes away

The Beaches Leader family is mourning the loss of publisher and longtime editor Kathleen Feindt-Bailey, who passed away March 9 after a brief illness.

COVID-19 prompts 'call to action'

City officials in Jacksonville and the Beaches have enacted a series of emergency safety measures, closing city buildings, limiting the number of patrons permitted in an establishment and canceling events through March in an effort to flatten the curve.

Closures and cancellations

AAA has suspended physical access to branches by members and the general public. Car care facilities in Florida will remain open, but the waiting room will not be available for public use. Visit AAA.com for updates. All Beaches Experimental Theatre has postponed the upcoming production of “Souvenir.

K9s For Warriors receives donation

A check for $500 was presented to K9s For Warriors representatives at Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty’s sales meeting held at the Ponte Vedra office March 9.

Family establishes Michael Girardot Smile Fund

The family of a 21-year-old man killed earlier this year in a car crash is bringing smiles to others in his memory. Michael Girardot died of injuries sustained in a Jan. 27 crash in the 1100 block of 3rd Street North in Jacksonville Beach.

St. Johns County announces COVID-19 closures

In the interest of public safety and in an effort to minimize the impact of COVID-19 within the community, the following St. Johns County facilities and programs are closed to the public, or have been cancelled, through March 29: • All St. Johns County libraries and the library bookmobile.

Atlantic Beach mayor declares state of emergency

The city of Atlantic Beach is taking steps to protect the public and city employees from Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by suspending most non-essential public gatherings until further notice. President Donald Trump, Gov.

St. Paul's Carnival canceled

St. Paul's Catholic School's 37th Anniversary Carnival in Jacksonville Beach, originally scheduled for March 19 through 22, has been canceled. Visit stpaulscatholicschool.com or call 904-249-5934 for information.

Atlantic Beach's Trussell publishes debut novel

Caroline J. Trussell of Atlantic Beach recently published her debut novel "Love in the City with No J Street," on Amazon. Her story explores issues such as mental health, grief, love and relationships. Trussell is a lifelong Beaches resident and has previously interned with Folio Weekly.

Craig Hamilton joins RW Wealth

RW Wealth recently welcomed Craig Hamilton as the newest addition to its staff. Hamilton brings two decades of experience with financial services in Jacksonville. Hamilton is an Investment Adviser Representative (IAR), providing investment advisory services for clients of the company.