Exchange Club recognizes Students of the Month

The Exchange Club of Jacksonville Beaches' annual Student of the Month Award program has selected two seniors each from Fletcher High School and Ponte Vedra High School as Students of the Month for January.

Rhoda L. Martin Cultural Museum approved as community center

A significant piece of Jacksonville Beach history will continue to make an impact on the Beaches community. The Rhoda L. Martin Cultural Museum was founded in the original one-room schoolhouse that once served African American children at the Beaches. On Feb.

Angie's Subs opens airport location

The sky’s the limit for a popular beaches institution – Angie’s Subs is now open for business at the Jacksonville International Airport. The restaurant offers a grab-and-go section with cold subs and salads, as well as bottles of Peruvian sauce for sale. It also will serve breakfast items.

Couple charged with murder appear in court

The estranged couple charged with killing Jared Bridegan faced a judge together last week for the first time since their arrest in the murder-for-hire plot that left the father of four dead. Shanna Gardner and Mario Fernandez appeared in court Feb. 7 for a pretrial hearing.

St. Johns County Public Library System’s Food for Fines Program collects more than 4,300 items

St. Johns County Public Library System patrons donated more than 4,300 non-perishable food items to St. Johns County’s Health and Human Services Food Pantry through Food for Fines.

Committee chairs will present updates to Atlantic Beach City Commission

Elected officials will no longer serve as liaisons for citizen-led committees in Atlantic Beach. Mayor Curtis Ford recently announced that he dissolved the positions to allow for more frequent updates by the committee chairpersons. During the Jan.

St. Johns County approves agreement with Florida Power & Light Company to install better lighting for pedestrians at four SR A1A crosswalks

The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has approved an agreement between St. Johns County and Florida Power & Light Company to execute and deliver LED lighting and installation of “H.A.W.K.

Ferry will be out of service during maintenance

Starting Feb. 12, the St. Johns River Ferry will be out of service as the vessel undergoes routine engine maintenance. The temporary halt to service extends through Feb. 26 and will include upgrades to the ferry landing spots.

First African American to hold political office in Jacksonville Beach to be honored

The first African American to hold public office in Jacksonville Beach will be honored with a permanent marker to commemorate her role in the city’s history. On Feb.

Art instructor helping students find their creative voices

Student artists will showcase their works this weekend in celebration of Black History Month. The exhibit will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at St. Andrew A.M.E. Church, 125 9th St. S. in Jacksonville Beach.