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Many people seeking food assistance also have pets needing food.

Many people seeking food assistance also have pets needing food.

St. Johns County libraries hosting pet food and bedding drive

News Staff
Sunday, March 6, 2022
The St. Johns County Public Library is hosting a St. Johns CARES, Inc., pet food and bedding collection drive at four branch library locations March 7 through March 25. Patrons are encouraged to bring pet food, towels and blankets to assist in restocking local animal shelters and food pantries.
The lifeguard tower owned by the Red Cross at the end of Beach Boulevard. (photo by David Bailey)

The lifeguard tower owned by the Red Cross at the end of Beach Boulevard. (photo by David Bailey)

Jax Beach cuts ties with Volunteer Life Saving Corps

News Staff
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Jacksonville Beach has severed ties with an institution boasting a history that predates the city itself.
In addition to live music and arts and crafts, the St. Augustine Lions Spring Festival will feature food. (photo by Madi Mack)

In addition to live music and arts and crafts, the St. Augustine Lions Spring Festival will feature food. (photo by Madi Mack)

St. Augustine Lions Spring Festival will be held March 26 and 27 

News Staff
Monday, February 28, 2022
The annual St. Augustine Lions Spring Festival returns to downtown St. Augustine Saturday and Sunday, March 26 and 27. Formerly called the Seafood Festival, it has been rebranded and refreshed. This festival is the cornerstone of the local Lions Club’s fundraising efforts every year.

Jacksonville Beach police seeking help in shooting death

News Staff
Friday, February 25, 2022
Investigators are asking for help to identify the shooter who killed a father of four last week in the Lake Sanctuary neighborhood of Jacksonville Beach. The Jacksonville Beach Police Department has identified the victim as 33-year-old Jared Galen Bridegan.

St. Johns County COVID-19 testing site closed Sundays

News Staff
Friday, February 25, 2022
The St. Johns County COVID-19 testing site located at the Wind Mitigation Building is now closed on Sundays due to a decrease in testing numbers. The testing site remains open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information, call 904-295-0562.

Meetings and Events

News Staff
Friday, February 25, 2022
Thursday, Feb. 24 Active Living Program: Northeast Florida AHEC offers a free active living program from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays through April 28. The program is for ages 60 and older. Call 904-482-0189 or 877-784-8486 for registration and information.
The Lighthouse in Jacksonville Beach.

The Lighthouse in Jacksonville Beach.

Lighthouse a welcoming place for women veterans

News Staff
Friday, February 25, 2022
As Deloris Quaranta was leaving The Lighthouse in Jacksonville Beach after an interview, she noticed the plants on the back porch had been hit by the recent cold weather.  She said she would have to take them home to get them back to full life.
"Cats" is being performed through Sunday at the Times-Union Center for the Arts in Jacksonville. Tickets are available at www.artistseriesjax.org.

"Cats" is being performed through Sunday at the Times-Union Center for the Arts in Jacksonville. Tickets are available at www.artistseriesjax.org.

Dancer is living his dream in 'Cats'

News Staff
Thursday, February 24, 2022
Growing up as a dancer, Paul Giarratano had never seen a performance of "Cats." Still, he knew that landing a role in the beloved production would be a dream come true. Now playing the role of Mr. Mistoffelees in the national touring production of "Cats," he is quite literally living the dream.