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Jacksonville Symphony’s 2025-26 tickets on sale

The Jacksonville Symphony is preparing for its 76th season.
Tickets for the Jacksonville Symphony’s 2025-26 season are now on sale. The 76th season features electrifying collaborations, world-class guest artists and a vibrant tribute to American music in …

Angelwood receives $9,700 from Underwood Jewelers trunk show

Underwood’s Ponte Vedra store manager John Rutkowski (fourth from left), presents a check to Angelwood’s CEO, Diane Tuttle (third from right), surrounded by staff and supporters.
Angelwood Inc., a Jacksonville-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental differences, recently received a $9,700 donation from Underwood Jewelers. …
Hope Teper has been named the Junior Achievement of North Florida Educator of the Year.

Junior Achievement names Educator of Year

Junior Achievement of North Florida (JA) has announced that Hope Teper, principal of Englewood Elementary, is its 2025 Educator of the Year. The honor was presented at the 26th Annual JA Hall of …

The St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department will highlight its programs’ accessibility options at the All-Abilities Paddle kayaking event.

All-Abilities Paddle event to highlight accessibility options

The St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department will highlight its programs’ accessibility options at the All-Abilities Paddle kayaking event on Saturday, July 19, part of its Parks and …

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MOSH celebrates summer with multiple programs

MOSH’s snapping turtle Tonca will celebrate his 59th birthday on July 19.

The Museum of Science & History (MOSH) is keeping everyone cool this summer with multiple programs throughout the month of July. Beat the heat outside and soak in all MOSH has to offer …

County backs out of promise to fund San Juan sidewalk project

Funding for building a sidewalk along San Juan Drive has come into question after St. Johns County officials informed the Ponte Vedra Municipal Service District that there will be no money in the …

Ponte Vedra Beach man pleads guilty to fraud charges

U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announced on Thursday, July 10, that James Elliott Davis II, 36, of Ponte Vedra Beach, has pleaded guilty to bank fraud, wire fraud, money laundering and theft of mail. …

Rutherford to serve on red snapper task force

On Thursday, July 10, U.S. Reps. John H. Rutherford (FL-05), Buddy Carter (GA-01), Russel Fry (SC-07) and David Rouzer (NC-12) launched the House South Atlantic Red Snapper Task Force.  …

Atlantic Beach sees improvements in seatbelt use
The Atlantic Beach Police Department recently participated in a statewide two-week seatbelt safety initiative. While some citizens may have received citations, the primary goal of this effort was to …
Limelight Theatre to present ‘Hairspray’ July 18 to Aug. 10
It’s 1962 in Baltimore and quirky, plus-sized, teenage Tracy Turnblad has one dream: to dance on “The Corny Collins Show.” Overnight, Tracy transforms from a nobody into a star and uses her …
Cord blood donations save lives
Every day, mothers donate their umbilical cord blood to help save lives around the world — and LifeSouth Community Blood Centers Cord Blood Bank is raising awareness about cord blood donation in …
The Lego Baby Grand Piano
From law degree to musical Legos: a modern Renaissance man
Getting to Know You with Paula, a guest speaker program, will host Robert Richter, Esq., at 6 p.m. July 24 in the Great Room at The Atwater. Residents, family, friends and the general public are …
Registration opens for DONNA Marathon Weekend 2026
The DONNA Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to providing hope, support and financial relief to individuals living with breast cancer, has announced the official opening of registration for the highly …
Past presidents of the Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra Beach gather for a photo.
Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra Beach marks leadership transition
On Thursday, July 10, the Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra Beach celebrated its annual “Passing of the Gavel,” welcoming new club President Chris Eckols, who succeeds Beverly Flanagan, who was honored …
Flagler College program to feature Stine, Brockovich
Flagler College has announced the launch of its inaugural History Maker in Residence program, a new initiative designed to bring nationally recognized thought leaders to campus for immersive, …
Atlantic Beach battles invasive plant
The City of Atlantic Beach is working to combat the spread of beach vitex, an aggressive invasive plant threatening vital dune ecosystems. This non-native species, identified in a recent grant-funded …
Builders Care secures $700K in state funding
Northeast Florida Builders Association (NEFBA) Builders Care has secured $700,000 in appropriations as part of the 2025-26 state budget to build home-access ramps and repair or replace roofs for …
Local United Way changes name to reflect broader mission
United Way of St. Johns County has a new name, but the same unwavering mission. The organization will now operate as United Way of St. Johns and Putnam Counties to more accurately reflect its active …
Bluebird Kids Health opens new Jacksonville clinic
Bluebird Kids Health opened a new pediatric clinic in Jacksonville on July 2, expanding access to modern, affordable care for local families. The clinic is part of Bluebird’s growing network …
Owner Kathryn Murphy and her staff at Comfort Keepers
Comfort Keepers delivers compassionate in-home care for seniors
Kathryn “Kathee” Murphy has dedicated a lifetime to helping not only her country but her community, as well. She spent 24 years as an active-duty Navy nurse before retiring from the military in …
The Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve is one of 30 sites that make up the National Estuarine Research Reserve Association.
Guana looking for support to help urge federal funding
Making sure the funding is in place in the budget of coastal and estuarine systems across the United States, such as the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, is an ongoing …
A ballroom dance party was hosted in partnership with Arthur Murray Dance Studios and the University of North Florida.
Matchmaker, ballroom dancing enhance romance at Cypress Village
Cypress Village Senior Living Community recently played host to a two-day celebration of connection, companionship and community spirit. On Monday, residents and guests welcomed professional …
Dr. Marwan Ali presents information about prostate cancer during an information session at Ascension St. Vincent's St. Johns County.
Prostate cancer subject of informative session
Ascension St. Vincent's St. Johns County recently welcomed a group of men from local 55+ communities and groups to the hospital for Men’s Health Month. Dr. Marwan Ali, a urologist with St. …