Adventure Landing hosting police, fire, first responder appreciation weekend

Adventure Landing’s Shipwreck Island Waterpark is hosting a Police, Fire & First Responder Appreciation Weekend on June 3 and 4. All police, fire and first responders receive a free waterpark admission to Shipwreck Island. A valid ID is required.

Atlantic Beach redefining search criteria for city manager

Atlantic Beach is going back to the drawing board in the search for a new Atlantic Beach city manager.

Pablo Towers residents benefit from skills of retired teachers

Three retired Duval County teachers are using their skills to serve a new age group. Residents of Pablo Towers in Jacksonville Beach are the beneficiaries of the computer skills of Christa Murphy, and Mary and Warren Roberts.

Residents concerned that water capacity for new Publix hasn't been addressed

The grand opening of the new Neptune Beach Publix location has some residents concerned that the store’s water capacity issue has not yet been addressed.

Beaches Go Green awards scholarships

Beaches Go Green recently awarded $2,500 Change Makers Scholarships to high school seniors who demonstrated significant contributions to environmental and/or wildlife conservation. Students receiving the scholarships are from both Duval and St.

Shooting in Jacksonville Beach under investigation

An investigation is underway following a fatal shooting May 23 in Jacksonville Beach. Police responded to a report of an unresponsive male victim around 7:25 a.m. along 10th Street South near 1st Avenue South. The victim was deceased at the scene.

Religion Briefs

Torah and Tea “Torah & Tea,” a free class for ladies, meets Thursdays from 9 to 10 a.m. at Chabad @ the Beaches, 521 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach. Join fellow Jewish women for camaraderie, hot tea and refreshments. To join, email Leah Kurinsky at lkurinsky@gmail.com, or call or text 904-504-0451.

St. Johns County offers free Memorial Day weekend beach shuttles

Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest holiday weekends on St. Johns County’s beaches. To reduce traffic congestion, St. Johns County Beach Services offers two free shuttles: St. Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier shuttle May 27 through May 29 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. From St.

Memorial Day hours announced for St. Johns County

All departments of the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners, St.

St. Johns County names Scott Bullard as fire chief

St. Johns County is announcing that Scott Bullard has been named fire chief for St. Johns County Fire Rescue. Bullard has served as interim fire chief since Chief Jeffrey Prevatt retired in December 2022.