Non-profit seeks veteran homeowners needing repair services

Beaches Habitat for Humanity has expanded its repair program to include veterans. Veterans who own and occupy their homes, and need repairs made are invited to submit an inquiry form.

Watch the weather, wait to water

Summer afternoon showers and tropical rainfall mean that Mother Nature may be able to handle much of your lawn sprinkling over the next few months, saving water and your money. That’s why the St. Johns River Water Management District’s summertime water conservation message is “Watch the weather.

Winn-Dixie parent company launches donation program benefiting Folds of Honor

A community donation program will help provide educational scholarships to the legacies of fallen and disabled military members. Southeastern Grocers Inc.

Atlantic Beach forming committee to discuss traffic, safety

Atlantic Beach officials will each appoint two representatives from their respective districts to the city’s new Safety, Traffic, and Parking (STOP) Committee to discuss traffic and safety. More than 30 candidates sought appointment to the STOP Committee.

Mission House has new executive director

The executive committee of the Mission House Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Lucas Seilhymer as executive director following a national search to replace Carina Saladino, who left the organization last year.

More bids sought for Atlantic Beach splash pad

Citing concerns over inflated budget projections, city officials watered down plans for a new splash pad in Atlantic Beach. The commission included a splash pad at the Gail Baker Center in the city’s 2022-23 budget.

St. Johns County’s 2023 Hurricane Preparedness Guide is available

The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season is underway, running through Nov. 30. St. Johns County Emergency Management’s 2023 Hurricane Preparedness Guide and other preparedness materials are available to the public at www.sjcemergencymanagement.com/pdf/SJC-Hurricane-Preparedness-Guide.pdf.

Beaches Watch meets June 14

Beaches Watch will host a community meeting with State Representative Kiyan Michael Wednesday, June 14, at 7 p.m. at the Beaches Branch Library, 600 3rd St., Neptune Beach.

Jax Beach police rank in traffic safety challenge

The Jacksonville Beach Police Department has announced that the agency will be recognized in an awards ceremony Friday, July 28, in Orlando.

Bahama Buck's planned for former Sonic location

Bahama Buck's Original Shaved Ice Company will replace the abandoned Sonic Drive-In at 700 Beach Blvd. in Jacksonville Beach.