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Palm Valley Academy students participate in a fun run as a fund raiser for the school.

Palm Valley Academy students participate in a fun run as a fund raiser for the school.

Palm Valley Academy students run to raise funds

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Thursday, December 5, 2019
Palm Valley Academy (PVA) students ran a combined 8,844 laps in the school’s second annual Bobcat Bolt and first Color Run. The Bobcat Bolt is a donation-based fun run event that raised funds for PVA while encouraging school spirit and promoting healthy physical activity.
County firefighters are now in charge of fire protection efforts in Jacksonville Beach. (photo by David Bailey)

County firefighters are now in charge of fire protection efforts in Jacksonville Beach. (photo by David Bailey)

Jacksonville Beach Fire Department is gone

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Saturday, November 30, 2019
The city of Jacksonville took over fire protection duties for the city of Jacksonville Beach Nov. 23 and there have been a few changes. The front door of the station, normally unlocked during the day, is now locked as there is no receptionist up front any longer, according to staff.
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Finegan kids make holiday placemats

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Saturday, November 30, 2019
Finegan K-Kids recently made more than 100 Thanksgiving-themed placemats as a community service for the annual Beaches Kiwanis-sponsored Thanksgiving dinner at the Beaches Senior Center on Nov. 22.

Atlantic Beach wants info on proposed JEA sale

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Thursday, November 28, 2019
The proposed sale of JEA has Atlantic Beach city officials wondering what the change could mean for the Beach city. Atlantic Beach is the only Beach city that gets power from JEA, as other areas of the Beaches are served by Beaches Energy, which is owned by Jacksonville Beach.

Jacksonville Beach offers memorial program

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Thursday, November 28, 2019
The city of Jacksonville Beach is offering the chance to honor someone special, celebrate an occasion, or remember loved ones and pets by donating a tree or bench to the community.
The One Ocean Resort & Spa’s culinary team, led by Executive Chef Zachary Drawdy, won the Signature Chef Event benefiting the March of Dimes on Nov. 14. (photo submitted)

The One Ocean Resort & Spa’s culinary team, led by Executive Chef Zachary Drawdy, won the Signature Chef Event benefiting the March of Dimes on Nov. 14. (photo submitted)

One Ocean culinary team wins award

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Thursday, November 28, 2019
The One Ocean Resort & Spa’s culinary team, led by executive chef Zachary Drawdy, won the Signature Chef Event benefiting the March of Dimes on Nov. 14.
photo by David Bailey

photo by David Bailey

Pier repairs to start

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Wednesday, November 27, 2019
The Jacksonville Fishing Pier on the oceanfront at 5th Avenue North in Jacksonville Beach is now closed to the public for two years as repairs are made. The easternmost 300 feet of the pier was destroyed in 2016 by Hurricane Matthew. Repairs are being made now by a contractor paid by the county.
Guy Cuddihee

Guy Cuddihee

Former Beaches Habitat for Humanity CEO remembered

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Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Guy Cuddihee, former CEO of Beaches Habitat for Humanity who helped raise millions for local charities, lost his battle with brain cancer Nov. 14. He retired in June following his diagnosis with glioblastoma in March.

Volunteers needed at The PLAYERS senior center

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Saturday, November 23, 2019
A dining room ambassador is needed Thursdays from 2 to 3 p.m. at The PLAYERS Community Senior Center. This role is for the "people-person," someone who is outgoing, friendly and a great listener.