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Officer Nathon Lazinsky issued more than 2,500 traffic citations in 2015. (photo submitted)

Officer Nathon Lazinsky issued more than 2,500 traffic citations in 2015. (photo submitted)

Traffic is Jacksonville Beach officer of the year's forte

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Friday, February 26, 2016
London Bridge was so congested in the early 1700s that three men were appointed to keep the overpass flowing in an orderly manner, according to “Ways of the World: A History of the World’s Roads and of the Vehicles That Used Them” (Rutgers University Press).

Trump's Florida co-chair to speak in Ponte Vedra Beach

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Friday, February 26, 2016
Susie Wiles, the Florida co-chairwoman for the Trump Presidential Campaign, will speak to the Ponte Vedra Republican Club on March 1 about the Intricacies of the presidential campaign process.

Palms Presbyterian hosts free health fair

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Thursday, February 25, 2016
A parish nurse, certified by the American Nurses Association,  is dedicated to encouraging physical and spiritual health and wholeness.
Single Vision Exotic Animal Rescue. (photo from www.singlevisioninc.org)

Single Vision Exotic Animal Rescue. (photo from www.singlevisioninc.org)

Christian Singles to visit Single Vision

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Thursday, February 25, 2016
The First Coast Christian Singles are planning a trip to the Single Vision Exotic Animal Rescue in Melrose this Saturday, Feb. 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meet at Christ's Church, 6045 Greenland Road, to carpool. The cost is $20 cash. For information on the destination, visit www.singlevisioninc.

Ferry work to take more time than originally anticipated

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Thursday, February 25, 2016
The reopening of the St. Johns River Ferry has been pushed back to next month. The St. Johns River Ferry Commission originally anticipated the ferry would return to normal service by this week. At the beginning of January, the ferry began a scheduled $1.

Mayport base undergoing millions of dollars worth of work

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Thursday, February 25, 2016
A nuclear-powered aircraft carrier is not in store for Mayport Naval Station in the next 10 years, the base’s commanding officer told business leaders recently, but the basin needed to accommodate such a vessel is ready and being maintained.
Best in show science fair winners Avin Porter (elementary), Alyssa Whitaker (high school) and Isaiah Wood (middle school). (photo submitted)

Best in show science fair winners Avin Porter (elementary), Alyssa Whitaker (high school) and Isaiah Wood (middle school). (photo submitted)

Science fair winners announced at Beaches Chapel School

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Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Beaches Chapel School hosted a science fair on Tuesday, Feb. 9.
Ponte Vedra schools earn "A."

Ponte Vedra schools earn "A."

PV schools earn 'A' from state

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Tuesday, February 23, 2016
School grades released recently show that the St. Johns County School District has maintained its ranking as one of the top performing districts in the state, coming in with 28 A schools, four B schools and two C schools. Ocean Palms Elementary, PVPV/Rawlings Elementary, Alice B.