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Burger and Fry looking for 'furever' homes

News Staff
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Burger and Fry, two 2-month-old tuxedo brothers, were rescued from a high-kill shelter and fostered by Mayport Cats in a home with other cats. They are as playful as they come. If you are looking for entertainment and excitement, Burger and Fry are your boys.
Dedicated in 1941, this was the first church building for First Baptist Church of Jacksonville Beach on the Fifth Street North property. (photo submitted)

Dedicated in 1941, this was the first church building for First Baptist Church of Jacksonville Beach on the Fifth Street North property. (photo submitted)

First Baptist Church of Jacksonville Beach reaching 100th anniversary

News Staff
Monday, May 31, 2021
One of the Beaches' oldest churches is getting ready to celebrate its 100th anniversary and make some significant changes. It was June 20, 1921, when a group of 25 people met with the intention of starting a Baptist church to serve what was then Pablo Beach.

MOSH offering free admission to military

News Staff
Friday, May 28, 2021
The Museum of Science & History (MOSH) will host a military appreciation day on Monday, Memorial day. All veterans, active duty service members and their families will receive free admission to MOSH from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. MOSH is located at 1025 Museum Cir., Jacksonville.

Leader closed for holiday

News Staff
Friday, May 28, 2021
The Beaches Leader and Ponte Vedra Leader office will be closed Monday, May 31, in observance of Memorial Day. The office will reopen for business Tuesday, June 1, at 9 a.m. All departments of the St.
photo by Harriet Pruette

photo by Harriet Pruette

Annual Guide to Beach Life available

News Staff
Thursday, May 27, 2021
The May 27, 2021, editions of The Beaches Leader and Ponte Vedra Leader feature "Annual Guide to Beach life 2021-2022." The guide features information on festivals, attractions, sports and recreation, local governments, schools, churches and more.

Clay Humane offers suggestions to prepare animals for hurricane season

News Staff
Thursday, May 27, 2021
Clay Humane, a nonprofit animal clinic located in Orange Park, is urging pet owners to plan for hurricane season on the First Coast. According to the National Hurricane Center at the National Weather Service, the Atlantic Hurricane season starts June 1 and runs through Nov. 30 (www.nhc.noaa.gov/).
Beach-goers should use caution and common sense during the upcoming busy holiday weekend. More than 50 people were pulled from the water last weekend by Jacksonville Beach lifeguards.

Beach-goers should use caution and common sense during the upcoming busy holiday weekend. More than 50 people were pulled from the water last weekend by Jacksonville Beach lifeguards.

Use caution at the beach this holiday weekend

News Staff
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Local lifeguards are urging beach-goers to use caution and common sense during the busy holiday weekend. With favorable weather conditions expected for Memorial Day, Capt. Rob Emahiser of the Jacksonville Beach Lifesaving Corps said the oceanfront can turn deadly without the proper precautions.