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American Legion volunteers and members of Jacksonville Fire/Rescue.

American Legion volunteers and members of Jacksonville Fire/Rescue.

American Legion volunteers deliver lunches to fire, police departments

News Staff
Friday, September 22, 2023
Ocean Beaches American Legion Auxiliary Unit 129 and American Legion Post 129 of Jacksonville Beach recently gave to the community in remembrance of 9/11. Ponte Vedra Tropical Smoothie donated 14 box lunches for the Fire Departments on 2nd South and 3rd Street, and South Beach Parkway and Osceola.

Huguenot Park will be renamed Fountain View Park

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
A new name is on the horizon for a south Jacksonville Beach park. Known for its sunset vistas and lighted water feature, Huguenot Park will formally be renamed Fountain View Park. City officials discussed the change during a recent briefing.

Donner Road reopens in Atlantic Beach

News Staff
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Local dignitaries gathered recently to commemorate the reopening of Donner Road in Atlantic Beach. Outgoing interim City Manager Joe Gerrity was on hand to mark the event in his final capacity as a temporary employee.

Jacksonville Beach moving forward with lifesaving station rebranding

News Staff
Monday, September 18, 2023
On Sept. 11, city officials discussed a proposed resolution to formalize the rebranding of the historic lifesaving station in Jacksonville Beach. The oceanfront building at the foot of Beach Boulevard must also undergo a series of structural repairs prior to the completion of the rebranding.
Water supply planning helps to ensure sustainable water supplies are available to meet both existing and future needs while sustaining water resources and related natural systems. (photo submitted)

Water supply planning helps to ensure sustainable water supplies are available to meet both existing and future needs while sustaining water resources and related natural systems. (photo submitted)

Water management districts seek public comment on water supply plan

News Staff
Monday, September 18, 2023
After months of gathering data, soliciting project ideas, and coordinating with neighboring water management districts and stakeholders, a draft update to the North Florida Regional Water Supply Partnership water supply plan is now ready for review and public comment.
Victoria Schultz, Corey Wright, Dr. Dana Kriznar and April Carney at the Beaches Watch meeting.

Victoria Schultz, Corey Wright, Dr. Dana Kriznar and April Carney at the Beaches Watch meeting.

'State of Our Schools' discussed at Beaches Watch meeting

News Staff
Sunday, September 17, 2023
At the Sept. 6 meeting of Beaches Watch, April Carney, District 2 Duval County School Board Member, and Interim Superintendent Dr. Dana Kriznar provided a “State of Our Schools” update on District 2 schools, teacher recruitment and retention, student enrollment, the half-cent sales tax, and more.
photo from salvationarmyflorida.org

photo from salvationarmyflorida.org

Registration for Thanksgiving and Angel Tree assistance open

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The Salvation Army is organizing its annual holiday meal for Thanksgiving and Angel Tree for Christmas. Registration for those interested in assistance is being held at The Salvation Army’s Tower Center of Hope at 900 W. Adams St., Jacksonville, through Oct. 29 between 9 a.m.