DONNA Marathon is Sunday

The 15th annual DONNA Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer will be held Sunday in Jacksonville Beach. The race begins at 7:30 a.m. in Latham Plaza; runners will head north into Neptune Beach and Atlantic Beach, eventually coming back into Jacksonville Beach.

Atlantic Beach selects interim recreation director

Atlantic Beach has named a new interim director of recreation and special events. Latrenia Thomas, who has operated the city’s Gail Baker Community Center for the last seven years, will step into the role vacated by the termination of Timmy Johnson.

Founder of Terry's Country Store dies

A Beaches fixture known as a family man who cared deeply for his community has died. Richard “Terry” Smith, 79, died Thursday, Jan. 20, at his Jacksonville Beach home. Smith owned and operated Terry’s Country Store for 47 years. “It’s business as usual right now. There’s a lot to sort out.

St. Augustine Boulevard/Cypress Road to close

St. Augustine Boulevard and Cypress Road will close to through traffic from Feb. 7 to Feb. 21 for a St. Johns County drainage improvement project, which includes replacing a water main and storm drain enhancement. Residents in this area will have access to and from their homes during this time.

St. Johns County issues proclamation recognizing February 2022 as Black History Month

In celebration of African Americans’ contributions to the United States and the cultural identity in St. Johns County, the Board of County Commissioners issued a proclamation recognizing February 2022 as Black History Month. At the Feb.

GTM holding new volunteer orientation

The Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve will hold new volunteer orientation Friday, Feb. 4, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Learn about the background and history of the reserve, volunteer opportunities, and the benefits of volunteering at GTM.

Improvements to the Hastings Wastewater Treatment Plant may impact traffic

The St. Johns County Utility Department is improving the Hastings Wastewater Treatment Plant at 900 N. Main Street. On Thursday, Feb. 3, early morning traffic along North Main Street will increase due to concrete delivery to the site. At 5 a.m.

Budweiser Clydesdales to visit Winn-Dixie stores in Neptune Beach and Ponte Vedra Beach

Winn-Dixie will host the Budweiser Clydesdales at select North Florida stores – including locations in Neptune Beach and Ponte Vedra Beach – Feb. 2 through 6.

St. Johns Cultural Council selects fine art photographer Lenny Foster for exhibition

The St. Johns Cultural Council has selected the work of St. Augustine-based fine art photographer Lenny Foster for display at the St. Johns County Administration Building, Rotunda Gallery from Tuesday, Feb. 15, until Friday, April 22.

Artist finding new ways to keep community engaged

What started as a local trend has captured the attention of a group of would-be art enthusiasts in South Florida. Guerilla artist Scotie Cousin first generated a buzz by planting whimsical creatures throughout the Beaches.