Start early to prepare your children for kindergarten

Being ready for kindergarten is about more than writing names and reciting the ABCs; it is also about building a foundation for deeper conceptual thinking, curiosity, creativity and social and emotional skills that can help children during their early school days and also in life.

Proposed property purchase in Atlantic Beach comes with sticker shock for some

Atlantic Beach officials are moving forward with plans to improve the city’s resiliency. However, those plans come with a hefty price tag.

Deck the Chairs founder offers option for Seawalk Pavilion redesign

The future redesign of the Seawalk Pavilion and Latham Plaza has some local event promoters feeling the pinch as the proposed plans leave little room for vendors. Kurtis Loftus has staged his successful Deck the Chairs holiday event in the center of Jacksonville Beach for more than a decade.

Man arrested following attempted burglary in Neptune Beach

The suspect in an attempted burglary in Neptune Beach was held at gunpoint by the homeowner until police arrived at the scene. Police said Antonio Grant, 36, of Jacksonville, forced open the back door of an elderly couple’s home on Florida Boulevard July 19.

Redesign under way for Beaches Town Center's jaguar

A popular feature at the Beaches Town Center is undergoing a complete transformation. The Beaches Town Center Agency (BTCA) recently announced that artist Luisa Rodríguez was selected to complete the redesign of the popular mermaid jaguar.

New 'beach life' mural is planned for Seawalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach

A new mural embracing the city’s “beach life” brand is among the enhancements planned for the Seawalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach.

St. Johns County hosting homeowner outreach meetings for residents seeking home elevation grants

St. Johns County, in coordination with its consultant, Quality Engineering and Surveying (QES), will offer homeowner outreach meetings for residents interested in participating in the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 2023 Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) funding application submittal.

City manager pool for Atlantic Beach down to three candidates

As city officials prepare to interview and appoint a new city manager, Atlantic Beach residents are calling for big changes to streamline the selection process. David Strohl, Mike New and William Killingsworth are the final candidates vying for the city manager role.

Meet-and-greet for Atlantic Beach city manager applicants set for July 28

Applicants vying for the new Atlantic Beach city manager position will participate in one-on-one interviews and a public meet-and-greet from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 28, in commission chambers. The City Commission will conduct public interviews of the candidates at 10 a.m.

Butler Beach Reach FEMA Dune Enhancement Project continues

As part of the ongoing Butler Beach Reach portion of the FEMA Dune Enhancement Project, St. Johns County will close one vehicle beach access ramp and reopen two more ramps in the area later this week.