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The Floozies (photo submitted)

The Floozies (photo submitted)

The Floozies will perform at The Amp

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Monday, February 17, 2020
On Wednesday, April 22, electronic-funk duo The Floozies will bring the “Dayglow Funk Tour” to the Backyard Stage at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, with Sunsquabi + Nobide. Gates will open at 6 p.m. and the show will start at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the St.

26.2 with DONNA concludes marathon weekend

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Thursday, February 13, 2020
The 26.2 with DONNA began at 7:30 a.m. Feb. 9. Runners were cheered on by crowds along the route. Many runners and onlookers dressed up in pink to show their support in the fight to finish breast cancer.

After-school activities canceled in Duval County

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Thursday, February 6, 2020
Due to expected severe weather later this afternoon, the Duval County School District is cancelling all after school activities. Because of expectations for very extreme weather impacting the Jacksonville area later today, Duval County Public Schools is canceling all after school activities.

New emergency notification system launched by St. Johns County

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Monday, February 3, 2020
St. Johns County has launched a new emergency notification system to provide residents with critical information during emergency situations. The new Alert St. Johns system will enable St. Johns County, the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office, the city of St. Augustine and the city of St.
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Atlantic Beach marks Arbor Day

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Saturday, February 1, 2020
Atlantic Beach beautification coordinator Brent McRoy, left, gives tree-planting tips during one of seven community Arbor Day events Jan. 17.
Turntable equipment and supplies will be for sale along with records, cassettes and CDs.

Turntable equipment and supplies will be for sale along with records, cassettes and CDs.

Record fair coming to St. Augustine

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Friday, January 31, 2020
The Spring 2020 St. Augustine Record Fair, presented by local record store ToneVendor, returns to The St. Augustine Amphitheatre Sunday, March 22. The biannual St. Augustine Record Fair is a free, family-friendly event that is open to the public. It will be held from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.
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Former Senator is Ivy League champion

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Friday, January 31, 2020
Kayley Delay, former Fletcher Senator who competes for the Yale Bulldogs, is the 2019 Ivy League Cross Country Champion. Delay had a time of 20:31 on the 6k course at Van Cortland Park in the Bronx, N.Y., to claim the top spot.  She was also awarded 2019 Ivy League Fall All Academic All-Ivy.
Ronnie Mason is the new recreation and sports lead at the Carver Center. (photo by Liza Mitchell)

Ronnie Mason is the new recreation and sports lead at the Carver Center. (photo by Liza Mitchell)

Carver Center's new lead uses sports to connect with youths

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Thursday, January 30, 2020
Growing up in a single parent household near one of the biggest projects in Durham, N.C., Ronnie Mason developed a passion for sports that gave him focus and helped him stay out of trouble.
Maggie is a 16-month old Golden Retriever puppy rescued from poor living conditions in Turkey and placed with Lee and Leah Andrews of Atlantic Beach. (photo provided by the Andrews family)

Maggie is a 16-month old Golden Retriever puppy rescued from poor living conditions in Turkey and placed with Lee and Leah Andrews of Atlantic Beach. (photo provided by the Andrews family)

Golden Retriever travels internationally to be with Atlantic Beach family

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Friday, January 24, 2020
When Lee and Leah Andrews of Atlantic Beach lost their beloved Golden Retriever last year, it left an empty space in their home and in their hearts.