Beaches Museum board celebrates fundraising campaign

The Beaches Museum held its joint board meeting Oct. 10. The meeting included members from the past and incoming year, and reflected on the past year’s successes as well as the coming year’s projects, events and programs.

Ponte Vedra High among 20 Florida schools impacted by Blue School Grants

The St. Johns River Water Management District is providing nearly $40,000 in grants to 20 schools within its 18-county region through the Blue School Grants program.

Nights of Lights returning to St. Augustine

For the past thirty years, St. Augustine has marked the Saturday before Thanksgiving with Light Up! Night. During the annual Nights of Lights, millions of white lights come to life and illuminate the historic architecture of the nation’s oldest city.

St. Johns County hosts annual legislative delegation public meeting

St. Johns County hosted the annual legislative delegation public meeting Oct. 13 in the St. Johns County Auditorium, located at 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine. A recording of the meeting is available to the public. The St. Johns County Legislative Delegation, which included Sen.

Ocean Rescue season in Atlantic Beach ends

The Atlantic Beach Ocean Rescue season is complete; there will be no manned lifeguard towers or truck patrols until March 2024. Beach-goers should use caution during all beach and water-related activities, and call 911 in case of emergencies.

St. Johns County approves consideration of additional $200,000 to Fort Mose historical project

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Commercial building in Atlantic Beach could be used as community center

Atlantic Beach officials are eyeing a commercial building adjacent to the Beaches Veterans Memorial Park as a community center, veteran resource facility or senior activity center. "I think this is a super investment, and location matters," said Atlantic Beach Mayor Curtis Ford.

Dora Street property purchase in Atlantic Beach contingent upon contract extension

The purchase of property along Dora Street will move forward in Atlantic Beach, pending the approval of a 45-day contract extension to complete a feasibility study. On Oct.

'Eaglemania' features Broadway star, former 'American Idol' contestant

Billed as the world’s premiere tribute to the Eagles, “Eaglemania” stops in Jacksonville for a one-night-only performance of the legendary catalog at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts, 300 W. Water St. in Jacksonville. Tickets are available at www.fscjartistseries.

St. Johns County prepares for International E-Waste Day Oct. 14

St. Johns County is preparing for International E-Waste Day, Saturday, Oct.