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Rene Angers stands in front of new water tower in Neptune Beach neighborhood. (photo courtesy of Rene Angers)

Rene Angers stands in front of new water tower in Neptune Beach neighborhood. (photo courtesy of Rene Angers)

Neptune Beach continues discussion over Publix water storage tank

Neptune Beach officials are demanding that work cease on all construction related to the water storage tank for the new Publix following a flood of citizen complaints. In a Jan.

Mickler’s Landing Beachfront Park to temporarily close

St. Johns County will temporarily close Mickler’s Landing Beachfront Park, located at 1109 Ponte Vedra Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach, for repaving on Monday, Jan. 23. It will reopen Friday, Jan. 27. St. Johns County rescheduled this project due to Hurricane Nicole.

Beaches Watch hosting 'state of the dunes' meeting

On Wednesday, Jan. 18, Beaches Watch will host a meeting to provide an update on the state of the dune system after the 2022 hurricane season. The meeting will be held in the Beaches Branch Public Library, located at 600 Third St. in Neptune Beach, at 7 p.m., and is open to the public.

Investigation continues in New Year's Day fire

An investigation is underway to determine the cause of a fatal New Year’s Day fire in Jacksonville Beach. The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department responded to the fire just before 6 a.m. Sunday at a three-story mixed-use building where a man and his wife lived.
Al Stewart (photo submitted)

Al Stewart (photo submitted)

Al Stewart to perform at PV Concert Hall

Folk rock singer-songwriter Al Stewart will perform at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall Monday, Feb. 27. Tickets go on sale Friday, Jan. 6, at 10 a.m. online at Ticketmaster.com and in person at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre Box Office. After Stewart’s U.S.