Turkey donations give plenty to be thankful for

The Winn-Dixie Gives Foundation and First Coast YMCA held a Thanksgiving food giveaway for 500 military families on Nov. 19.
One of the great aspects of the holiday season is not only is it a chance to be thankful for what and who one has in their lives, but it also presents several opportunities to give back to the local …
First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Monica Hernandez holds the Chamber of the Year Award recently bestowed on the local organization.
As the Hispanic population continues to grow in Northeast Florida, Hispanic-owned businesses are increasing in number, as well. Consequentially, the First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (FCHCC) …
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News Briefs for the Week of Nov. 28-Dec. 4, 2024

Donation event helps fund home repairs and more St. Johns Housing Partnership (SJHP) is hoping to raise $10,000 during its annual Giving Tuesday event on Dec. 3. The nonprofit promotes …

Clarice Touhey, NE Florida Regional Publisher for Osteen Media Group

"A successful local media is creating a partnership with our community partners where ideas are shared." - NE Florida Regional Publisher Clarice Touhey

Let me introduce myself Clarice Touhey, Florida Regional Publisher for Osteen Media Group   Hello, fellow neighbors. I wanted to introduce myself. I’m Clarice Touhey, the new Florida …

Event staffing company fuels small businesses, student growth

The team at All About You Staffing

In 2018, after 15 years working in the events industry, Jade Robinson noticed a gap in the Northeast Florida event staffing market, and along with co-founder Robert Jackson, she set out to fix …

FEATURES
Geranium blooms
Kathy’s Gardening Guide: Flowers of gratitude and friendship
As we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, we reflect on the many blessings in our lives. Our friends are often not only an important part of the celebration, but they are also one of our …
The EarliPoint technology allows clinicians to observe a child’s visual tracking and responses to social cues, analyzing how the child engages with social stimuli.
Hope Haven, a leader in developmental and educational services for children, is now the only provider in Northeast Florida to offer groundbreaking EarliPoint Autism technology, which is a new …
Nease High football seniors collected food through a food drive for Blessings in a Backpack. With the donations, they were able to collect and pack 101 backpacks as well as collect numerous …
Members of the Allen D. Nease NJROTC had the honor and privilege of presenting the family of John L. Patton with an American flag for his service to our country. Mr. Patton, a 101-year-old Navy …
IN THE ARTS
Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestras plan six concerts
The Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestras (JSYO) have a stellar season of performances in Jacoby Symphony Hall with all six ensemble levels. The first concert took place Nov. 10, and the final …
he Jacksonville Symphony’s “Holiday Pops” concert.
The Jacksonville Symphony will present five more holiday-themed programs during its 75th anniversary season, which started with “Big Band Holiday” on Nov. 24. The lineup includes annual favorites …
“Christmas FANTASTIQUE” will be presented at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, and 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at Lewis Auditorium, 14 Granada St., St. Augustine. The original production by Zoika’s Dance …
Spanish Brass
The Beaches Fine Arts Series will present Spanish Brass in a holiday-themed program at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8. Admission is free. Doors open at 3:15 and seating is first come-first served. The …
Robothead
Dave Tuttle is the December featured Artist at Butterfield Garage Gallery in St. Augustine. He is displaying a series of mixed media robots named “Metallic Whimsy.” Tuttle will be in the …
More Local News
Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida is celebrating a major milestone, marking its 30th anniversary with a record-breaking achievement of granting 425 lifechanging wishes during the 2024 fiscal …
Heidi Trammell, owner of Twisted Turtle Creamery
There is a charming, colorful delicious dessert destination in World Golf Village that has customers dreaming about return visits every day to enjoy Heidi Trammell’s authentic frozen custard café, …
Rebecca Turner shows off some of the delicious treats available at The Poppin Box.
When this Mississippi girl decided to buy The Poppin Box in Julington Creek/Fruit Cove after being a customer for many years, Rebecca Turner and her husband Bill set their sights on making this …
A lamppost banner welcomes visitors to the popular Dickens on Centre event, held each year in Amelia Island.
Under a canopy of twinkling lights, Amelia Island will celebrate a decade of Dickens during the 10th Annual Dickens on Centre festival, Dec. 12-15. An immersive Victorian holiday experience in the …
Judge Charles Tinlin administered the oath of office to Commissioner Clay Murphy.
On Tuesday, Nov. 19, the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners elected Krista Joseph, District 4, to serve as chair and Clay Murphy, District 3, to serve as vice chair during a special …
NOCATEE HAPPENINGS

December events offered at the link

Here’s a look at the December events being planned at the link, 425 Town Plaza Ave., Ponte Vedra. Go to app@thelink.zone for full details and registration. Kids Night Out — Tis the …

EnterCircle panel dives into importance of social enterprise

A social enterprise panel kicked things off at 2024 EnterCircle on Nov. 13.

There were plenty of panels that took place during 2024 EnterCircle at the link in Nocatee, including a social enterprise panel. The panel included Kristin Keen, founder and CEO of Rethreaded; …

JaxFuse spotlights creative economy

The link continues to surprise. In fact, this 22,500-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility at 425 Town Plaza Ave., Ponte Vedra Beach, has been surprising people since it opened in July 2021. …

ONE OF US
Jacksonville native Stella Johnson is making a difference in her hometown as CEO of Hope Haven.
Stella Johnson
Stella Johnson is the CEO of Hope Haven located at 4600 Beach Boulevard in Jacksonville. Having grown up in Jacksonville, she has brought years of experience in the youth and family services world …
Chef Nogueira prepares a dish.
Wesley Nogueira has established himself as one of the area’s most sought-after chefs. He has appeared on the Food Network and cooked for some of the area’s pre-eminent venues.
Patrick Caulfield has volunteered at THE PLAYERS for the past 41 years and has plenty of memories from over the years.
Patrick Caulfield grew up in Jacksonville and has called the First Coast his home for some time. He has volunteered at THE PLAYERS for the past 41 years and is a staple in the media center for the …
SPORTS

Shark girls bring home second state title in four years, boys finish third

The Ponte Vedra girls cross-country team won the 2024 Class 3A cross-country state title.

The Ponte Vedra High cross-country program had high expectations heading into the postseason and it is safe to say that they lived up to the expectations in a big way, as the girls squad won the …

Local lacrosse teams shine at Veteran’s Day Invitational

The 10U Makos Jaws team won their championship.

The Ponte Vedra Lacrosse Jaws 10U Makos and 12U White Tips boys travel teams competed in the Veteran's Day Invitational in Palm Coast on November 9 and 10, showcasing skill and determination against …

Plenty of scoring, high-flying action to open basketball season

As the holidays approach, that can only mean that the high school basketball season is now in full swing with many teams having played at least a couple of games. The Ponte Vedra boys are off to …

Obituaries
Death Notices for November 28, 2024
Karen E. Aibel Karen E. Aibel, 62, of Jacksonville, Florida, died Nov. 13, 2024. Arrangements by Quinn Shalz Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 904-249-1100, www.quinn-shalz.com …
Death Notices for November 21, 2024
Karen E. Aibel Karen E. Aibel, 62, of Jacksonville, Florida, died Nov. 13, 2024. Arrangements by Quinn Shalz Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 904-249-1100, www.quinn-shalz.com …
Death Notices for Nov. 7, 2024
John Calvin Heard III John Calvin Heard III, 75, of Daytona Beach, Florida, died Oct. 20, 2024. Arrangements by Quinn-Shalz Family Funeral Home & Cremation Centre. www.quinn-shalz.com. …
Elaine Perry Atkins
Elaine Perry Atkins died on October 17, 2024, in Ponte Vedra, Florida. She was 95 years old. Distinguished by her bright and curious mind, generosity and wry sense of humor, Elaine lived a remarkable …
Death Notices for Oct. 31 2024
John Calvin Heard III John Calvin Heard III, 75, of Daytona Beach, Florida, died Oct. 20, 2024.  Arrangements by Quinn Shalz Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 904-249-1100, …
The 7 small business trends that paid off in 2024
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How to identify a fake text message: Online skills 101
Spokeo explores six of the most common red flags to help separate scams from the real thing when it comes to text messages.
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Ro shares the skinny on laxatives for weight loss, as well as better ways to lose weight sustainably and safely.
52 companies that offer student discounts
SoFi rounds up dozens of currently available student discounts on a variety of goods and services.
Alleviating the Burden in Treating Type 1 Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease
(Family Features) While diabetes gets a lot of attention, people with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) are frequently overlooked when drug companies develop new medications.
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