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Reception for Adele Grage exhibit is today

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Thursday, January 21, 2016
Mary Pratt’s unique acrylic art from photographs is on display during the month of January at the Adele Grage Cultural Center in Atlantic Beach. A reception for the artist will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at 716 Ocean Blvd., during the North Beaches Artwalk.
John B. Mitchell Jr., a retired Navy captain now residing in Ponte Vedra Beach, greets President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan in May 1987, during a national memorial service for the USS Stark at Mayport Naval Station. Mitchell was the commanding officer of the base the day the Mayport-based frigate was attacked by an Iraqi jet in the Persian Gulf. (photo submitted)

John B. Mitchell Jr., a retired Navy captain now residing in Ponte Vedra Beach, greets President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan in May 1987, during a national memorial service for the USS Stark at Mayport Naval Station. Mitchell was the commanding officer of the base the day the Mayport-based frigate was attacked by an Iraqi jet in the Persian Gulf. (photo submitted)

USS Stark attack subject of Whistle Talk

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Thursday, January 21, 2016
Retired Navy Capt. John Mitchell was in his quarters on a Sunday afternoon at Mayport Naval Station when he received a disturbing call from a higher-up. Hours earlier, the USS Stark, a Mayport-based guided-missile frigate, had been attacked in the Persian Gulf. The U.S.
Many pharmacies offer quick, in-store vaccinations.

Many pharmacies offer quick, in-store vaccinations.

Tips for surviving cold and flu season

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Friday, January 15, 2016
It’s that time of year again. From minor colds to severe flu and fevers, seasonal sicknesses are unpredictable and can sneak up at any time. Unfortunately, even the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cannot predict the timing, severity and length of a seasonal virus.
Jacksonville Beach Ocean Rescue members Nicki Emerson (second from left) and Vasili Pleqi (behind her) with other international lifeguards in Lesvos, Greece. The lifeguards have rescued more than 600 refugees since Jan. 2. (photo submitted)

Jacksonville Beach Ocean Rescue members Nicki Emerson (second from left) and Vasili Pleqi (behind her) with other international lifeguards in Lesvos, Greece. The lifeguards have rescued more than 600 refugees since Jan. 2. (photo submitted)

Pair of Jacksonville Beach lifeguards volunteering to rescue Syrian refugees

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Thursday, January 14, 2016
Two Jacksonville Beach lifeguards are part of an armada of international volunteers helping to rescue Syrian refugees off the coast of Greece.

Beach redo is set for summer

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Thursday, January 14, 2016
Renourishment work will begin this summer to restore sand on the beach and the equivalent of 47,000 dumptruck loads of sand will be placed from northern Atlantic Beach south to the county line.

Atlantic Beach city attorney quits job after meeting with mayor

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Thursday, January 14, 2016
Atlantic Beach Mayor Mitch Reeves was criticized by some of his peers for “overreaching” after the city attorney resigned following a private meeting last week. City Attorney Rich Komando’s law firm, based in Orange Park, sent an email Monday announcing the resignation.

Crenshaw staff will be at Beaches monthly

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Thursday, January 14, 2016
Congressman Ander Crenshaw has announced the expansion of his monthly Mobile Office hours program to include the Beaches. Once a month, Crenshaw District Director Jackie Smith will be available at a Beaches location to address questions and concerns about the federal government.
Pat Boone (photo from www.patboone.com)

Pat Boone (photo from www.patboone.com)

City Rescue Mission celebrates 70 years

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Thursday, January 14, 2016
City Rescue Mission will celebrate 70 years of hope, healing and change on Feb. 4 at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront with "Love Letters: An Evening with Pat Boone," sponsored by St. Johns Investment Management Company.