Community Foundation awards scholarship to PVHS student

The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida has announced Richard “Ricky” Circelli as the 2024 recipient of the Craig Speziale Memorial Scholarship.

Ed Malin receives Wavemakers Award

Ed Malin is a well-known figure in the beaches community.

BEAM seeking donations for Thanksgiving meals for families in need

The Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry (BEAM) and St. Vincent de Paul are seeking donations to help ensure families in need don't go without a Thanksgiving meal. According to BEAM, 300 more Thanksgiving baskets are needed to meet the requests from families in the beaches communities.

St. Johns County Public Library System's Food for Fines program returns

The St. Johns County Public Library System's Food for Fines program is being held at the county's libraries and bookmobile through Dec. 21. The food items collected will be used to stock the St. Johns County Health and Human Services (SJCHHS) Food Pantry.

Jax Beach City Council approves amended CRA plan

A “living document” outlining future projects in downtown Jacksonville Beach was Nov. 4 by the City Council. City officials voted unanimously in support of the amended Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) plan.

Adventure Landing fined for labor violations

Adventure Landing at 1944 Beach Blvd. in Jacksonville Beach received a $151,606 penalty from the U.S. Labor Department for violating child labor laws, the agency said in a recent release.

Jax Beach may expand food truck operations

City officials are considering expanded boundaries for food truck operations in Jacksonville Beach. During recent discussions, the City Council considered proposed plans to allow food trucks, or “mobile food dispensing vehicles,” into residential areas under limited conditions.

Sentencing delayed in stabbing case

Sentencing has been delayed for the Ponte Vedra man found guilty of stabbing his former girlfriend and her mother in a restaurant parking lot. Spencer Pearson’s legal team requested the former high school athlete undergo testing for chronic traumatic encephalopathy, also known as CTE.

Upgrade proposed for Jacksonville Beach welcome sign

The sign at the intersection of Beach Boulevard and 3rd Street was originally designed to welcome motorists into Jacksonville Beach. But the screen which previously provided revolving digital content ranging from special events to weather updates has remained dark for months.

St. Johns County issues Veterans Day holiday office hours

All departments of the St.