Volunteer opportunities available with St. Johns County boards and committees

The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners provides residents who are interested in serving their community and participating in local government with a variety of board and committee opportunities.

Religion Briefs

Jewish Historical Society Marcia Jo Zerivitz will present "Jews of Florida: Centuries of Stories" at 11 a.m. Dec. 8. Registration is required for this virtual presentation. Contact Beth Maycumber at 904-827-6940 or bmaycumber@sjcfl.us to register. Email sajhs1565@gmail.com or visit sajhs.

New design plans for park are better for needs of community

A neighborhood park is getting a much-needed facelift. After the first design plans missed the mark, the design team returned with a new  concept for Gonzales Park that better meets the needs of the community. On Nov.

Deck the Chairs open in Jacksonville Beach

The holidays are taking shape in Jacksonville Beach. For the ninth year since its inception, Deck the Chairs has transformed Latham Plaza into a holiday spectacular.

Palms gets new leader amid COVID ups and downs

There’s always the unexpected when you start a new job. The Rev. Bryant Anderson thought he knew what to expect when he accepted the call to Palms Presbyterian Church, Jacksonville Beach.

Fletcher Marine Coastal Club recognized

The Fletcher Marine Coastal Club was presented a certificate of recognition by Keep Jacksonville Beautiful and the Duval County Environmental Commission for the club's efforts to improve the Beaches coastal ecosystem.

Neptune Beach police officer honored

Neptune Beach officials honored the legacy of a veteran police officer by declaring a namesake roadway in his hometown. On Nov. 15, the City Council adopted a resolution naming the portion of Seagate Avenue from A1A to Penman Road as “Officer Paul Eddie Bounds-Legacy Lane.

Mickler’s Landing Beachfront Park to open for Thanksgiving holiday

Mickler's Landing Beachfront Park and parking lot are open through 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28, for pedestrian beach access over the Thanksgiving holiday. After Nov.

Jacksonville Light Boat Parade returns Nov. 27

The city of Jacksonville will light up the St. Johns River with the annual Jacksonville Light Boat Parade on Nov. 27. The parade will feature vessels of all sizes beginning at 6 p.m. and will wrap up with a fireworks shows featuring “waterfalls” off the Main Street and Acosta Bridge.

St. Johns County announces Thanksgiving holiday hours

All departments of the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners and administrative offices, the Supervisor of Elections’ office, the Property Appraiser’s office, the Clerk of Courts’ office, and the Tax Collector’s office will be closed Thursday, Nov. 25, and Friday, Nov.