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The Triton II on fire at the dock in Mayport. (photo submitted)

The Triton II on fire at the dock in Mayport. (photo submitted)

Boat fires devastate Mayport families

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Saturday, December 14, 2019
Two families are struggling to recover after a recent early morning fire destroyed two shrimping vessels in the historic Mayport fishing community. Firefighters responded to the blaze around 4 a.m. Dec.
Musician Mike Shackelford hosts Atlantic Beach's Songwriter and Acoustic Night concerts. (photo submitted)

Musician Mike Shackelford hosts Atlantic Beach's Songwriter and Acoustic Night concerts. (photo submitted)

Local musicians host Atlantic Beach concerts

Beaches1
Thursday, December 12, 2019
When Mike Shackelford was a kid, he was always listening to music or singing. He grew up in a house that encouraged singing, and his mother taught him to sing harmony at a young age.
At the presentation to Beaches Go Green are, from left, Sandy Golding (Beaches Watch board), Maria Mark (Beaches Watch president), Kevin Brown (Beaches Watch vice president), Anne Marie Moquin (Beaches Go Green), Taryn Montgomery (Beaches Go Green), Kate Sedgwick (Beaches Go Green), Camille Alvarez (Beaches Go Green), Eileen Krimsky (Beaches Watch board), Steve Piscitelli (Beaches Watch board) and Lana Rinaman (Beaches Watch Board).

At the presentation to Beaches Go Green are, from left, Sandy Golding (Beaches Watch board), Maria Mark (Beaches Watch president), Kevin Brown (Beaches Watch vice president), Anne Marie Moquin (Beaches Go Green), Taryn Montgomery (Beaches Go Green), Kate Sedgwick (Beaches Go Green), Camille Alvarez (Beaches Go Green), Eileen Krimsky (Beaches Watch board), Steve Piscitelli (Beaches Watch board) and Lana Rinaman (Beaches Watch Board).

Beaches Go Green honored for work

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Thursday, December 12, 2019
Beaches Watch presented the 10th Annual Give-Back donation to Beaches Go Green recently. Beaches Go Green representatives were in attendance to receive the donation and make a presentation about the work being done by their organization.

Auditor cites Atlantic Beach

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Wednesday, December 11, 2019
A lack of timely reconciliation of bank accounts left the city of Atlantic Beach with an unreconciled difference of $105,000 at the end of the last fiscal year, according to auditors. In a report to the city commission Dec.
The Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Weenink is an experienced Presbyterian interim minister now serving Palms Presbyterian Church.

The Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Weenink is an experienced Presbyterian interim minister now serving Palms Presbyterian Church.

What does it mean to be an 'interim pastor?'

Beaches1
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Since Oct. 29, the Rev. Dr. Jeffrey D. Weenink has been serving Palms Presbyterian Church, Jacksonville Beach, as the interim senior pastor. He comes with an exceptional record of experience to serve in this specialized ministry field.
Brooke Pavek poses with her recognition from "TIME" magazine. (photo submitted)

Brooke Pavek poses with her recognition from "TIME" magazine. (photo submitted)

Paxon student's study methods reach 'TIME' magazine

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Monday, December 9, 2019
It was near the end of her junior year at Paxon School for Advanced Studies, and Brooke Pavek was preparing for her Advanced Placement United States History exam. She knew her memory needed to be sharp in order to get a top score.

Lakeside Drive gate will remain closed

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Sunday, December 8, 2019
A heated debate between residents over whether to open the Lakeside Drive gate was ended Dec. 2 when the Jacksonville Beach City Council voted 4-3 to adopt a resolution to close the gate and explore electronic controls for public safety vehicles and access.
Students Katie Barajas, Diego Torres, Kylie Whitaker and Andrew Henner participated in the food drive for the USO.

Students Katie Barajas, Diego Torres, Kylie Whitaker and Andrew Henner participated in the food drive for the USO.

Students hold food drive

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Saturday, December 7, 2019
Students from The Noble School held their annual Thanksgiving Food Drive for the USO. Canned goods and other nonperishable items were collected.

North Florida Land Trust adds board members

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Saturday, December 7, 2019
John Delaney, Matt Rapp and Jennifer Lasserre have joined the board of directors for the North Florida Land Trust. The three were elected to the positions at the November meeting of the board and will each serve a three-year term.