'Hops that Help' fundraiser set for Monday in Jax Beach

The 8th Annual Impact Player Event, “Hops that Help,” will be held from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Monday, July 17, at Southern Swells, 1312 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach. Proceeds will benefit the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation.

Community Presbyterian hosting 'Compassion Night' for homeless

For the second time this year, Community Presbyterian Church will host members of the homeless community overnight in its fellowship hall. “Compassion Night” is an emerging community-inspired event held in tribute to the late Rev. Peyton Hopkins, a longtime Community Presbyterian associate pastor.

7 tips offered for back-to-school shopping on a budget

Between navigating store aisles and online sales for everything from clothes and shoes to supplies and sports equipment, back-to-school shopping can be a time-consuming – and expensive – endeavor.

Police departments to provide update on community safety

Beaches Watch will host the annual Beaches Police Panel Wednesday, July 12, at the Beaches Branch Public Library, 600 Third Street, Neptune Beach, at 7 p.m. This program will help residents understand what they need to know about police issues and why they need to know that information.

Possible land buy could help with flooding issues in Atlantic Beach

A possible land acquisition in Atlantic Beach could help alleviate historic flooding in the Aquatic Gardens neighborhood. The Commission recently voted 4-1 to engage in a preliminary contract with the property owners of a 2.2-acre site on Dora Drive to install a stormwater mitigation pond.

BMC Beaches named one of 'Best Maternity Hospitals'

Baptist Medical Center Beaches has been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2023. This award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., a global market research and consumer data firm. Baptist Beaches was one of only 159 “five-ribbon” hospitals recognized in the country.

PV teen faces felony charges following anti-Semitic attack

A Ponte Vedra teen is facing multiple felony charges following an anti-Semitic attack last fall on a group of young people celebrating a Jewish holiday.

Former AB Commissioner John Stinson passes away

Local dignitaries are mourning the loss of former Atlantic Beach City Commissioner John Stinson. Known for his tall stature and signature cowboy hat, Stinson passed away June 17 in Houston, Texas.

Rotary Club of PV installs new president

The Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra Beach installed new President Jennifer Logue June 30 at the club’s final meeting of the 2022-23 year, held at Marsh Landing Country Club.

South Ponte Vedra Beach part of renourishment of Vilano Beach

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville recently announced the award of a $20.2 million contract June 30 to Weeks Marine Inc. of Covington, La., for emergency renourishment of the St. Johns County Coastal Storm Risk Management Project (Vilano Beach).