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Jacksonville Beach Police Officers David Cohill, Benjamin Conner and Dustin Gibson have lunch with local kids Jamie and Honesty from The Boys and Girls Home of North Florida at Angie's Subs on July 25. (photo by Jessica Fondo)

Jacksonville Beach Police Officers David Cohill, Benjamin Conner and Dustin Gibson have lunch with local kids Jamie and Honesty from The Boys and Girls Home of North Florida at Angie's Subs on July 25. (photo by Jessica Fondo)

Cops lunch with kids after donor's gift

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Thursday, July 28, 2016
An anonymous donor walked into Angie's Subs in Jacksonville Beach recently with a $2,000 check. The donor wanted to buy lunches for local police officers as a gesture of support for the Jacksonville Beach Police Department and Jacksonville Sheriff's Office from the beaches community.

Churches offer neighborhood cookout

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Thursday, July 28, 2016
The Beaches Veteran’s Memorial Park, 100 S. Main in Atlantic Beach, will be hopping Saturday with live music and a basic cookout. Two community-minded churches are joining to offer the neighborhood cookout this Saturday, July 30, for the local residents.

Crenshaw supports basing unmanned aircraft at Mayport

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Wednesday, July 27, 2016
In a recent letter to Navy Secretary Ray Mabus and Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson, Congressman Ander Crenshaw, member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, supported basing the MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft at the Mayport Naval Station.

Hunting Pokémon is a great way to meet many in the community

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Tuesday, July 26, 2016
If you’ve been outside at all during the past few weeks, you have probably seen more people than usual staring at their phones. They may have been spinning around in all directions, giving a triumphant fist pump, or grumbling a few choice words that aren’t quite fit to print.

Ferry closed for maintenance

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Tuesday, July 26, 2016
In order to complete vessel improvements and the remaining Ft. George slip wall repairs, the St. Johns River Ferry is temporarily closed through Sunday, July 31. The improvements are part of the Jacksonville Transportation Authority's (JTA) investment in the ferry.
Farmer’s markets offer a wide variety of goods, ranging from fresh fruits and vegetables to handmade crafts and prepared foods. (photo by Jessica Fondo)

Farmer’s markets offer a wide variety of goods, ranging from fresh fruits and vegetables to handmade crafts and prepared foods. (photo by Jessica Fondo)

Farmer's markets offer fresh, local fare

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Tuesday, July 26, 2016
For Beaches shoppers in search of seasonal and regionally-sourced produce, local farmer’s markets offer a spread of fruits, vegetables, and handmade goods. Atlantic Beach holds a weekly Mid-week Market in Bull Park every Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

'Dine and Donate' to benefit Boys and Girls Club

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Tuesday, July 26, 2016
Salt Life Surf Shack will host a "Dine and Donate" event on Monday, Aug. 1, to benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida.  Diners at the restaurant on Aug. 1 can participate by telling their waiter they wish to take part in the "Dine and Donate" event. Funds raised Aug.

Greater Beaches VFW is named All-American Post

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Monday, July 25, 2016
Greater Beaches Post 3270 Veterans of Foreign Wars has been named an All-American Post for the 2015-2016 fiscal year, an award based on hours of community service, service to veterans and membership. Post 3270 is one of 22 posts in the state of Florida to receive this honor.

Curry to talk pension tax at Wednesday meeting

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Sunday, July 24, 2016
Beaches residents will get the chance Wednesday to ask Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry questions about a proposed extension of a half-cent sales tax to fund county pension plans. The Aug.