This year's Beach Legends will be honored in September

The Beaches Museum has announced the individuals selected to be recognized at its Beach Legends Gala Friday, Sept. 13, at the TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse. "An annual gala has been part of our organization since its inception.

Bathing suits being collected for children

With the summer months approaching, a local resident is making sure all kids have the chance to stay cool at the pool. Mary Ann Starkey launched a bathing suit drive for children living in affordable housing communities citywide.

St. Johns County to seek RFQ for WGV development

On May 21, the St.

Physical rehab facility opens at Baptist Beaches

Baptist Beaches/Wolfson Children’s Rehabilitation Center recently announced the opening of a larger facility on the Baptist Beaches campus. Located at 1375 Roberts Dr.

Arrests made Memorial Day in Jacksonville Beach

The Jacksonville Beach Police Department stepped up enforcement as thousands of visitors flocked to the beaches for a busy Memorial Day weekend. Officers responded to a total of 765 calls for service over the three-day holiday weekend.

Residents speak against proposed school closures

Duplicate, don’t demolish, was the message issued to members of the Duval County School Board during the first of seven community meetings regarding the Master Facilities Plan.

Neptune Beach seeking new city attorney

Neptune Beach officials approved a request for proposal to search for a new city attorney following the resignation of Zach Roth earlier in May. “On behalf of myself personally and Ansbacher Law, P.A.

Hogencamp elected president of FMCA

Kevin Hogencamp, deputy city manager of Atlantic Beach, was recently elected president of the Florida Municipal Communicators Association (FMCA). He was installed last week during the association’s business meeting.

St. Johns County closing Tillman Ridge Transfer Station June 1-30

The Tillman Ridge Transfer Station, located at 3005 Allen Nease Road, Elkton, is scheduled to be closed for repairs of the tipping floor beginning June 1. Normal operations at the transfer station are expected to resume on July 1.

St. Johns County provides public feedback opportunities on budget workshop sessions

St. Johns County invites the public to offer feedback on the Fiscal Year 2025 budget workshop sessions recently hosted by County Administrator Joy Andrews for the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget process. The public can email questions to budget2025@sjcfl.us. St.