Brown, Park semifinalists for Duval County Teacher of the Year

Veteran teachers Doug Brown of Fletcher High and Kay Park of Alimacani Elementary are among 14 semi-finalists in the running for the 2016 Florida Blue Duval County Teacher of the Year award. Brown, a social studies teacher, is in his 36th year of teaching.

Neptune Beach backyard chicken talk planned on Sunday

River City Chicks will host a discussion Sunday at Southern Grounds at the Beaches Town Center to discuss the effort to allow backyard chicken keeping in Neptune Beach.

Tour of homes to showcase five homes in Ponte Vedra

The Legacy Trust Ponte Vedra Beach Home and Art Tour will return to Ponte Vedra Beach on Saturday, April 9, offering an opportunity for patrons to get an inside view of some of Ponte Vedra's most distinctive homes.

Trolley to operate for 26.2 with Donna

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority will provide transportation via the Beaches Trolley for the 26.2 with Donna on Sunday, Feb. 14, from 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Unlimited, single-day passes are available to purchase for $4 on the MyJTA app.

Maritime management plan to be developed here

The city of Jacksonville along with the support of the Florida Inland Navigation District is creating a Maritime Management Plan and is looking to gather input from the community regarding the future of the waterways.

Proposed homes project in Atlantic Beach raises concerns

A proposed condominium development at Aquatic Drive at Atlantic Boulevard in Atlantic Beach could mitigate flooding issues in the area but create density concerns, according to a city commissioner who agreed recently to continue discussions of the project at the March 8 meeting.

Ponte Vedra writing workshop focuses on getting audience's attention

Daniel Powell, writing instructor at Florida State College at Jacksonville, will present his workshop, “Building the Killer Hook: How to Get – and Keep – Your Audience’s Attention,” at the Florida Writers Association Ponte Vedra Writers meeting on Saturday, Feb. 13, at 10 a.m.

Neptune Beach OKs settlement with Jarboe

Following concerns of reimbursement funds issued to former Neptune Beach City Manager James Jarboe, the city council voted Jan. 25 to approve a resolution from Jarboe's attorney settling the matter and not requiring him to return any funds.

New sponsor named for 2016 Springing the Blues Festival

The 26th annual Springing the Blues Festival will kick off on April 1 with a new logo and a new name: Belk presents Springing the Blues Festival, reflecting Belk’s $100,000 title sponsorship.

Seminole Road work put on temporary hold

A proposed addition to the $1.6 million Seminole Road Drainage Improvement project in Atlantic Beach that would cost the city an additional $708,500 was denied during Jan. 25's meeting as commissioners ultimately agreed to put the entire project on hold.