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Dog days of summer have home-buying on hold

News Staff
Saturday, August 26, 2023
The median price of single-family homes in Northeast Florida inched up 1.3 percent to $395,000. July finished with closed sales of single-family homes down nearly 20 percent from June.

Producing events in Jacksonville Beach could cost more

News Staff
Saturday, August 26, 2023
Producing future events in Jacksonville Beach could come at a higher price. During a recent City Council briefing, Park and Recreation administrator Molly Algar provided an update on the final revisions before the formal adoption of the city’s new special events policy.
Keeping debris out of storm drains and ditches can help prevent flooding in roadways.

Keeping debris out of storm drains and ditches can help prevent flooding in roadways.

Tropical wave in the Caribbean Sea has high chance of development

News Staff
Saturday, August 26, 2023
The St. Johns River Water Management District continues to monitor the tropics as forecasters predict a tropical wave in the Caribbean Sea has a high chance of development over the next several days.
Children line up to have their faces painted at the Beaches Back-to-School Book Bash. (photo submitted)

Children line up to have their faces painted at the Beaches Back-to-School Book Bash. (photo submitted)

Back-to-School Book Bash held at Donner Park

News Staff
Friday, August 25, 2023
More than 200 children, parents, grandparents, partners and friends took part in a recent community celebration highlighting the importance of books and public education during the Beaches Back-to-School Book Bash at Donner Park in Atlantic Beach.

Silent auction to benefit local man

News Staff
Friday, August 25, 2023
A silent auction and raffle will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Fly’s Tie, 177 Sailfish Dr. in Atlantic Beach, to benefit local service industry veteran Nate Parker, who is undergoing treatment for sepsis and a mass near his brain. Donations must be in by 11:30 a.m.

Murder charge brought against Bridegan's ex-wife

News Staff
Thursday, August 24, 2023
In a recent public update on the investigation, State Attorney Melissa Nelson announced that Shanna Gardner was indicted for orchestrating the murder of her ex-husband, Jared Bridegan. Gardner appeared before a judge in Benton County, Wash., after she was taken into custody Aug.
Jimmy Plumer

Jimmy Plumer

Paddleout, celebration of life set for Jimmy Plumer

News Staff
Thursday, August 24, 2023
A paddleout and celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at 5th Avenue South in Jacksonville Beach to honor the life of skateboarding legend Jimmy Plumer. A reception will follow from noon to 2 p.m. at Surfer The Bar. Both events are open to the public. Plumer passed away on July 28.
Chris Shee and Brad Shee from MasterCraft Builder Group, one of the volunteer organizations that make Ramp-O-Rama possible. (photo from MasterCraft Builder Group)

Chris Shee and Brad Shee from MasterCraft Builder Group, one of the volunteer organizations that make Ramp-O-Rama possible. (photo from MasterCraft Builder Group)

3rd annual Ramp-O-Rama provides mobility access for local families

News Staff
Monday, August 21, 2023
Many people begin their day bounding out their doors and walking to their cars, bikes or commuter rails with little thought given to the task.

St. Johns County opens county administrator position for applications

News Staff
Sunday, August 20, 2023
The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners contracted with GovHR USA, a local government recruitment and management consultant, to ensure a thorough, strategic national search is completed and a qualified pool of candidates is produced for the vacant position.