Status of referendum for VLSC efforts in question

Overwhelming public support may not be enough to ensure that a referendum backing the efforts of the Volunteer Life Saving Corps makes it onto the November ballot, according to the city attorney for Jacksonville Beach.

Beaches Watch hosting forum for school board candidates

Beaches Watch will host a Duval County Public School Board District 2 candidate forum Wednesday, Aug. 3, in the Beaches Branch Public Library, 600 Third St., Neptune Beach, at 7 p.m.

PV Rotary Club names new officers, presents awards

The Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra "passed the gavel" from one leadership team to another recently. The swearing in ceremony took place at Maggiano's Little Italy restaurant in St. Johns Town Center. Bob Wiltfong is the club president for Rotary year 2022-23.

Racy Point Bridge to temporarily close for repairs

St. Johns County Public Works will close Racy Point Bridge, located 3.7 miles south of County Road 214, to complete repairs. The closure will occur from Aug. 3 through Oct. 14, weather permitting.

1980s prom fundraiser to support new nonprofit teen center

When it was time for Carolyn Dentz’s daughter, who is on the autism spectrum, to start thinking about middle and high school, Dentz wanted to find an alternative to a large public school. She knew her daughter would do better with one-on-one support at a place where she fit in.

St. Johns County libraries announce partnership with Real Florida Reader Program

Now you can explore Florida state parks with your library card. The St.

Atlantic Beach receives funding for stormwater improvements

Atlantic Beach received $500,000 in funding to complete phase III of critical stormwater improvements in Aquatic Gardens. Former Representative Cord Byrd, who was recently appointed Secretary of State by Gov.

Man sentenced to 10 years in prison for assault on Atlantic Beach police officer

The man charged in the attack on an Atlantic Beach police officer two years ago was sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Volunteer Life Saving Corps seeking petition signatures for charter referendum

Members of the Volunteer Life Saving Corps will circulate petitions this weekend to add a charter referendum to the November ballot. The petition will allow voters in Jacksonville Beach to show support for the VLSC. Volunteers will be on hand Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Beaches Exchange honors 'Patriotic Ponte Vedra Project'

At its July 8 meeting, the Beaches Exchange Club continued its “Proudly We Hail” program by honoring John Cellucci and Belk Ingram for their work in the organization and implementation of the “Patriotic Ponte Vedra Project.