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Loud noises, new sights and strange smells can stress and scare pets, causing them to run away and get lost.

Loud noises, new sights and strange smells can stress and scare pets, causing them to run away and get lost.

Veterinary clinic gives advice to keep pets safe this Independence Day

News Staff
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Clay Humane, a nonprofit veterinary clinic located in Orange Park, is urging animal owners to take a few simple actions to keep pets safe and sound this Fourth of July.
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Scouts hold flag retirement

News Staff
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Members and leaders of First Christian Church Boy Scout Troop 40 held a flag retirement ceremony, demonstrating the proper way to get rid of frayed and faded American flags.

ABET finds new home

News Staff
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
When the All Beaches Experimental Theatre (ABET) found itself looking for a new home to accommodate construction of a new Publix in the former Lucky’s location, new managing director Lee Hamby reached out to SET Studios founder Jocelyn Geronimo with a unique request.

St. Johns County may experience yard waste collection delays

News Staff
Monday, June 28, 2021
Residents in northern St. Johns County may be experiencing a delay in yard waste collection. Republic Services is facing workforce shortages both locally and regionally, and has encountered difficulties completing yard waste routes on scheduled service days. The St.

St. Johns County approves dune enhancement project

News Staff
Monday, June 28, 2021
The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved an approximately $34 million Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) dune enhancement project June 15.
The portion of the Orange Crush festival held at Jacksonville Beach was "anti-climactic," according to Jacksonville Beach Police Chief Gene Paul Smith. (photo by Chris Hoffman)

The portion of the Orange Crush festival held at Jacksonville Beach was "anti-climactic," according to Jacksonville Beach Police Chief Gene Paul Smith. (photo by Chris Hoffman)

Orange Crush brought less-than-heavy crowds to Jax Beach

News Staff
Thursday, June 24, 2021
A heavy police presence last weekend in Jacksonville Beach may have seemed like overkill after poor organization and inclement weather generated less-than-heavy crowds for the over-hyped Orange Crush festival.