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FEMA Individual Assistance Application deadline for Hurricane Nicole is Feb. 13

News Staff
Monday, February 6, 2023
Individuals needing hurricane relief assistance can register for FEMA Individual Assistance for Hurricane Nicole damages via phone and website until Feb. 13. Individuals can apply by visiting disasterassistance.gov, using the FEMA mobile app or calling 800-621-3362 between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m.
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Tour of Lee Kirkland Cemetery set for Feb. 12

News Staff
Sunday, February 5, 2023
The Beaches Museum invites you to learn more about African American history at the beaches with a walking tour of the Lee Kirkland Cemetery given by local history detective Johnny Woodhouse. The tour will be on Sunday, Feb. 12, at 1 p.m.
Neptune Beach Senior Activity Center Executive Director Leslie Lyne and Neptune Beach Mayor Elaine Brown mark the opening of the center's temporary location at Neptune House in Jarboe Park. (photo by Liza Mitchell)

Neptune Beach Senior Activity Center Executive Director Leslie Lyne and Neptune Beach Mayor Elaine Brown mark the opening of the center's temporary location at Neptune House in Jarboe Park. (photo by Liza Mitchell)

Neptune Beach Senior Activity Center reopens

News Staff
Sunday, February 5, 2023
Local seniors are able to enjoy some activity together at a temporary space in Neptune Beach. The Neptune Beach Senior Activity Center reopened in Jarboe Park while city staff finalizes work on its permanent Forest Avenue location.
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GTM Research Reserve holding family seining

News Staff
Sunday, February 5, 2023
A guided family seining activity will be held Saturday, Feb. 11, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Guana Tolomato Matanzas Naitonal Estuarine Research Reserve. Pull a seine net in Guana Lake and collect fish, crabs and other marine life. Meet at the Guana Dam, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach.

Atlantic Beach seeking candidate for city manager

News Staff
Saturday, February 4, 2023
Atlantic Beach officials are seeking a new candidate to replace the outgoing city manager. Shane Corbin recently announced his resignation effective Feb. 24, having accepted the role of director of development services for New Smyrna Beach.
The city of Atlantic Beach and Atlantic Beach Elementary School celebrated Arbor Day Jan. 20. (photo submitted)

The city of Atlantic Beach and Atlantic Beach Elementary School celebrated Arbor Day Jan. 20. (photo submitted)

AB Elementary joins city Arbor Day celebration

News Staff
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
The city of Atlantic Beach celebrated Arbor Day Jan. 20 with Atlantic Beach Elementary School. Festivities began at the flag poles in front of the Public Safety Building, where Mayor Curtis Ford proclaimed the day as City of Atlantic Beach Arbor Day.
Attendees of the 2022 DONNA Marathon weekend celebrate at the finish line. (photo submitted)

Attendees of the 2022 DONNA Marathon weekend celebrate at the finish line. (photo submitted)

DONNA Marathon Weekend kicks off Friday

News Staff
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
This weekend, thousands of runners, walkers and spectators will gather in Jacksonville Beach for the 16th Annual DONNA Marathon Weekend. The event kicks off with an expo, DONNA Dash and the 5K at TIAA Bank Field, culminating with the annual marathon and half-marathon at the Seawalk Pavilion.
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GTM Research Reserve offers guided hike

News Staff
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve will offer a guided exploration hike Saturday, Feb. 4, from 9 to 11 a.m. Learn about the Guana peninsula's natural biodiversity, cultural history, estuarine resources and efforts to protect those resources.
William “Bill” Gulliford Jr. speaks at the grand opening of the community center named in his honor. (photo submitted)

William “Bill” Gulliford Jr. speaks at the grand opening of the community center named in his honor. (photo submitted)

Grand opening of community center celebrated

News Staff
Sunday, January 29, 2023
More than 200 guests attended the grand opening ceremony and reception Jan. 21 of the William “Bill” Gulliford Jr. Community Center in Mayport Village. Guest speakers included Gulliford; Councilmen Rory Diamond and Ron Salem; Daryl Joseph, director of Parks, Recreation, and Community Services; Capt.