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The congregation of Mayport Presbyterian Church wore red and gathered on the grounds to celebrate Pentecost, the birthday of the church universal. The Rev. Barbara Hamilton is in the center. (photo provided)

History being quietly made at Mayport Presbyterian Church

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Sunday, June 5, 2016

Their's isn't the largest church at the Beaches and it may not be the smallest, but this congregation has other statistics to their credit. The faithful of Mayport Presbyterian Church, 1300 Palmer, have roots. Many were born and raised right here in the community where they worship each Sunday.

Beaches Museum home to Leader archives

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Sunday, June 5, 2016

Decades of Beaches news, advertisements and social happenings will be available to the public at the Beaches Museum & History Park.

Survey on Mayport Road future now open to citizens

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Saturday, June 4, 2016

The city of Atlantic Beach is conducting an online survey to gather citizen input for the proposed Mayport Road Redevelopment Plan. The survey is based on goals identified by the city's Technical Advisory Committee, which the citizens are asked to rate by preference.

Chabad celebrates another year in style

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Friday, June 3, 2016

It is promised that there will be a "lavish dinner and first class entertainment" when the Chabad at the Beaches celebrates its 13th year with a Gala at One Ocean Resort on Sunday, June 5. Each year the Chabad stops to recognize its commitment to Jewish life in the Beaches community.

Alejandro Escovedo (photo by Jennifer Bronenkant/www.alejandroescovedo.com)

Alejandro Escovedo coming to Ponte Vedra

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Friday, June 3, 2016

Alt-country rock hero Alejandro Escovedo will perform Sunday, June 5, at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show start at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35 for reserved seating. Visit www.pvconcerthall.com for information.

Tara Wildes and James Bowen (photo submitted)

Beaches Photography Club meets Tuesday

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Friday, June 3, 2016

The Beaches Photography Club meets Tuesday, June 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Beaches Branch Library, 600 Third St., Neptune Beach. The program will be “Photographer Safety and Self Defense,” presented by Tara Wildes and James Bowen, photographers with Fieldprophoto.

State to detail fix to flooding along A1A in Jacksonville Beach

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Thursday, June 2, 2016

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public meeting today to discuss proposed drainage improvements for SR-A1A (3rd Street) from Seagate Avenue to Beach Boulevard in Jacksonville Beach. FDOT is proposing outfall improvements for the purpose of reducing flooding on A1A.

Recruiting battalion changes command

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Thursday, June 2, 2016

The Jacksonville Army Recruiting Battalion will conduct a change of command ceremony June 3, at 9:30 a.m., between outgoing commander Lt. Col. Sharlene M. Pigg, and incoming commander, Lt. Col. Kevin P. Buettner. The ceremony will take place at TPC Sawgrass, 110 Championship Way, Ponte Vedra Beach.

Nancy Chartrand and Larry Audije rehearse their routine. (photo via JAXDWTS.com)

Ponte Vedra Beach local competes in dancing with stars

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Thursday, June 2, 2016

Jacksonville’s Dancing with the Stars event will return on Saturday, June 4, as local celebrities will compete to bring home the mirror ball trophy and take the title of Jacksonville’s favorite dancer.

An image from a video surveillance shows a suspect with a handgun. (image submitted by police)

Police ask public to identify armed robbers

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Thursday, June 2, 2016

Two masked intruders armed with handguns robbed the McDonalds restaurant located at 435 Atlantic Blvd. on Monday at approximately 2:15 a.m. The suspects were wearing black hoodies, black pants, black shoes and ski masks, and had light colored gloves on their hands.