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Duval County cancels school activities

News Staff
Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Duval County Public Schools has canceled all student-related summer programs for Wednesday, July 7. Visit dcps.duvalschools.org for updates. Some summer camp activities have also been canceled; check with your summer camp for information.
Dave Dickens, director of transportation, facilities and safety services, and District Executive Director Dr. Ann Shortelle guide the district’s preparation for and response to severe storm events and other emergencies. (photo submitted)

Dave Dickens, director of transportation, facilities and safety services, and District Executive Director Dr. Ann Shortelle guide the district’s preparation for and response to severe storm events and other emergencies. (photo submitted)

St. Johns River Water Management District offers tips to homeowners to prepare for tropical weather systems

News Staff
Tuesday, July 6, 2021
By being proactive ahead of a storm, homeowners can protect themselves and their property from flooding effects that are often the biggest problem associated with tropical systems in Florida. The St.

Christmas in July will be held at Prime Osborn

News Staff
Monday, July 5, 2021
The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary's inaugural Christmas in July Silent Auction and Vendor Expo will be held Saturday, July 10. The event, which benefits the Angel Tree and other programs, will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Prime Osborn Convention Center.
An artist's rendering of an apartment complex that could replace Adventure Landing in Jacksonville Beach. (artwork submitted)

An artist's rendering of an apartment complex that could replace Adventure Landing in Jacksonville Beach. (artwork submitted)

Jacksonville Beach's Adventure Landing closing

News Staff
Monday, July 5, 2021
An $80 million apartment complex could replace Adventure Landing in Jacksonville Beach. The family entertainment center located at 1944 Beach Blvd. is scheduled to close at the end of October.

St. Johns County libraries return to regular hours

News Staff
Monday, July 5, 2021
The St. Johns County Public Library System has returned to regular service hours at all facilities. In addition, the Bookmobile will resume regular service from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and the library’s online reference service, Ask a Librarian, will extend service hours from 10 a.m.
Council on Aging Director Lori Anderson and CBV Cares board member Nancy Hammond. (photo submitted)

Council on Aging Director Lori Anderson and CBV Cares board member Nancy Hammond. (photo submitted)

Dial-A-Ride receives $500 donation

News Staff
Monday, July 5, 2021
A grant check for $500 was presented to Executive Director Lori Anderson with the Beaches Council on Aging for the Dial-A-Ride Program June 24 by local Realtor Group CBV Cares representative Nancy Hammond.

No changes to sanitation services for holiday

News Staff
Friday, July 2, 2021
There will be no changes in sanitation services in Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach or Neptune Beach for the week of July 4. All garbage, recycling, yard waste and bulk will be collected as regularly scheduled. The office of The Beaches Leader and Ponte Vedra Leader will be closed Monday, July 4.
Jacksonville Beach will host its fireworks display at 9 p.m. Sunday.

Jacksonville Beach will host its fireworks display at 9 p.m. Sunday.

Fireworks are returning to Jacksonville Beach

News Staff
Friday, July 2, 2021
A year after COVID dimmed Fourth of July festivities, the rockets’ red glare is returning to Jacksonville Beach. The city will host a Fourth of July fireworks display at 9 p.m. Sunday from the base of the pier.

BookMark hosting virtual event

News Staff
Thursday, July 1, 2021
On Wednesday, July 7, at 7 p.m., a virtual author event will take place coinciding with the July 6 paperback release of "The Exiles" by Christina Baker Kline.