Arts in the Park held in Atlantic Beach

Atlantic Beach hosted the 20th annual Arts in the Park April 22 at Johansen Park. The free, family-friendly event featured local artisans and craftspeople with visual art, jewelry, wood crafting, glass blowing and more. There was also live music, food trucks, face painting and more.

'Mean Girls the Musical' brings high school social structure to life

No matter how far removed audiences may be from those high school years, "Mean Girls the Musical" is guaranteed to bring it all back. Writer, actor and comedian Tina Fey hilariously compartmentalized the high school social structure in a way that every generation will relate.

Beaches Watch hosting mayor candidate forum

Beaches Watch is sponsoring a candidate forum for Jacksonville mayor candidates Daniel Davis and Donna Deegan at 7 p.m. Friday, April 28, at the Beaches Vineyard Church, 751 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach.

Fletcher Middle students compete in history fair

Students from Duncan. U. Fletcher Middle School competed recently in the 37th annual Duval County Public School History Fair.

The Arc Jacksonville and Florida State College of Jacksonville announce career campus certification program

The Arc Jacksonville and Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) have partnered to launch a first-of-its-kind program in the state of Florida for students transitioning to their next step in life.

Bull Memorial Preserve dedicated

On Earth Day, April 22, the Harcourt and Florence Stolbrand Bull Memorial Preserve was dedicated at an event overlooking the new 217-acre preserve at Tideviews' Sunset Pier. It includes land in both Atlantic Beach and Neptune Beach. Harcourt Bull was Atlantic Beach's first mayor.

Ponte Vedra storm damage to be addressed by study

A feasibility study will be conducted along the Ponte Vedra beachfront to address coastal storm damages and effects from sea level rise for long-term community resilience. The U.S.

Nordstrom Rack coming to Jacksonville Beach

A new anchor store is coming to South Beach Regional shopping center in Jacksonville Beach. Nordstrom Inc. recently announced plans for a 30,000 square-foot Nordstrom Rack between Ross and Home Depot next spring.

Atlantic Beach plans new traffic/safety committee

A new traffic and safety committee will help improve transportation systems, processes and policies in Atlantic Beach. City officials will appoint eight community members to the Safety, Traffic and Parking (STOP) Committee next month.

North Florida Women's Chorale will perform at Palms Presbyterian

The North Florida Women’s Chorale, accompanied by Kathleen Vande Berg, will pay tribute to women heroes from history and fiction in an upcoming performance. Under the direction of Kerry Fradley, the chorale will perform a free concert at 3 p.m. April 30, at Palms Presbyterian Church, 3410 S. 3rd St.