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Jacksonville Beach Mayor Christine Hoffman, Grace Allen, Susan Schaad and Charlene Shirk attend the Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra Beach’s Mineral City Celebration, held April 5 at the Northeast Florida Regional Airport.
Sexton receives ‘Rock of Community Award’ at annual celebration
Jacksonville Jaguars broadcaster Brian Sexton received the 2025 “Rock of the Community Award” at the Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra Beach’s recent Mineral City Celebration. … more
Village Arts Framing & Gallery in Ponte Vedra Beach celebrated its 50th anniversary with a special event on April 12.
A half century of influence on the local art community
Village Arts Framing & Gallery has become a staple in the Ponte Vedra Beach art scene and has been an outlet for promoting local artists over the last 50 years. The business celebrated its … more
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Linda Adams holds a copy of her book with her stepdaughters Bella and Sophia Hayes by her side.
Book explores daily mission to find life’s positivity when battling multiple cancers
Cancer is something that unfortunately most everyone knows at least someone who has been affected by it in some way or another, but for Linda Adams it has been a part of her world for much of her … more
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Children enjoy ice cream next to the “Bullydozer” during Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s in Nocatee on April 8.
Raising awareness, kindness through ice cream
Ben & Jerry’s in Nocatee teamed up with Bikers Against Bullies to remind the community to be sweet to people while offering them a sweet treat as part of the annual Free Cone Day on April 8. … more
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K9s United to host 9K for K9s event honoring K9 Kilo
K9s United has announced its ninth annual 9K for K9s to be held at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 26, at Ring Power, 500 World Commerce Parkway in St. Augustine. This event supports law enforcement canines … more
Nease NJROTC hosts car show fundraiser [Photo gallery]
The Third Annual Nease NJROTC Car Show was held on March 29, as cars of all makes, models and across the decades lined up in the parking lot at Panther Stadium and created a different type of roar … more
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FPL’s grid investments lead to best overall service reliability
In a recent filing with the Florida Public Service Commission, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) reported 2024 as the best year ever for the company’s overall system reliability according to … more
Officials and stakeholders ceremonially break ground for AdventHealth’s new off-site emergency department, the health care system’s first facility in St. Johns County.
AdventHealth breaks ground for new ER
AdventHealth, a national nonprofit health care system with two hospitals in nearby Flagler County, broke ground Tuesday, March 25, on a 12-bed off-site emergency department in south-central St. Johns … more
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Jennifer English has always been an avid animal lover.
Chez Charlotte: personalized pet care with a homey touch
Traveling out of town and leaving your furry friend behind can feel like a daunting decision, but Jennifer English, founder and owner of Chez Charlotte pet care, wants her customers to know that … more
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Local PGA Tour golfer Billy Horschel surprised a veteran that the Horschel Family Foundation sponsored through training at K9s For Warriors.
Horschel surprises veteran, service dog at THE PLAYERS
Billy Horschel and the Horschel Family Foundation continue to give back to their local community in a variety of ways, including thanks to a strong partnership with K9s For Warriors, which allowed … more
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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. reads Jaxon de Ville’s “Jaxson’s Big Jump” to children Thursday, March 13, at the Kids Zone.
Jaxson de Ville, Brian Thomas Jr., Nemours promote literacy at THE PLAYERS
Young fans of the Jacksonville Jaguars had an opportunity to meet two of the organization’s biggest stars Thursday, March 13, during a special event at the Kids Zone at THE PLAYERS Championship. … more
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Rory McIlroy hits his tee shot at No. 18 during the playoff on Monday.
17th lucky for McIlroy, wins second PLAYERS in playoff
Although he didn’t have any green clothing with him for St. Patrick’s Day, Rory McIlroy, born in Northern Ireland, had a small, celebratory flower that his daughter Poppy gave him for winning his second players. more
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Rory McIlroy will face J.J. Spaun in a three-hole playoff at TPC Sawgrass tomorrow at 9 a.m.
Who asked for a next day playoff? Not us.
Rain delays are facts of life at golf tournaments, but on the final day of a big event, there’s nothing worse. At The Players, well, everybody likes for things to finish up at the time it’s supposed to. Didn’t happen on Sunday. more
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The famed Island Green at No. 17 will likely help decide the winner at THE PLAYERS during the final round.
Who will finally conquer the hateful, horrible, hideous, really hard TPC Sawgrass
Take TPC Sawgrass and the dastardly holes it proudly displays every year at about this time. Mix in acres of water and sand. Add trees and their long flowing branches. Then stir in wind and, and we’re talking real Florida, blows-your-hair-horizontal, wind. Then try to control a 1.68-inch ball flying though the air. It’s The Players Final round! more
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Justin Thomas waves to the crowd after a birdie on No. 7 en route to his tournament record-tying 62 during the second round of THE PLAYERS.
Justin Thomas lights up THE PLAYERS with record tying 62
Never leave the media center to go visit the Fan Shop.  That’s all I can say. When I left, the tournament was moving along with nothing spectacular happening.  I was thinking that it was a good time to write about Collin Morikawa and Rory McIlroy who had made big moves and seemed sure to advance on the weekend.  Some total stranger approached me on the way back, gave me a high five and said, “It’s her!”  more
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Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy played together during the first round. McIlroy trails by one shot and Scheffler trails by three.
McIlroy One Shot Back of Leader; Scheffler, Three Behind
If you are a professional golfer leading The Players and see the names Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler creeping up the leaderboard, it probably makes you a little nervous. That’s what the first-round leaders, Camillo Villegas, Lucas Glover, and J.J. Spaun are facing after Thursday’s play. more
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Games and raffles sent military moms and moms-to-be home with a bundle of gifts
Operation Shower and THE PLAYERS celebrate moms and moms-to-be
Celebrating motherhood is no small feat, but when it comes to supporting military moms and moms-to-be, a giant baby shower might just be a ‘baby’ step in the right direction. On Sunday, … more
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Mal Washington at a breakout sessions with students
Duval County students attend Tee Up Your Future event at THE PLAYERS
On Friday, March 7, THE PLAYERS Championship invited high school students from Duval County Public Schools to visit the PGA Tour Global Home for its second annual Tee Up Your Future event. … more
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THE PLAYERS has been a long-time supporter of the MaliVai Washinton Youth Foundation.
THE PLAYERS supports MaliVai Washington Foundation as a featured charity
The MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation has enjoyed long time support from THE PLAYERS, but this year that support reaches another level as the nonprofit will be the tournament’s “charity of the … more
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Comcast Business presented a $25,000 donation to Jacksonville nonprofit FIVE STAR Veterans Center as part of the Patriots’ Outpost opening event on Tuesday at THE PLAYERS.
Big donation helps open Patriots’ Outpost with a bang
THE PLAYERS officially opened the Patriots’ Outpost, a dedicated space for military members and their families to enjoy during the tournament. more
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Nemours Children’s Health CEO Dr. R. Lawrence Moss (left) and THE PLAYERS Executive Director Lee Smith kicked off the opening of this year’s Nemours Kids Zone.
Nemours Kids Zone to offer tons of fun during THE PLAYERS week
Nemours Children’s Health, the official youth sponsor of THE PLAYERS, hosted a special ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of the Nemours Kids Zone. more
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Big smiles in THE PLAYERS gear
Jacksonville Humane Society rescues homeless pets with help from THE PLAYERS
The Jacksonville Humane Society is gearing up for another exciting year of partnership with THE PLAYERS, one of the rescue’s yearlong Paw Partners, and celebrating a new milestone—being featured … more
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Keynote speaker Amanda Price, CEO of Florida Partnership to End Domestic Violence, addresses Betty Griffin Center Breakfast attendees.
Betty Griffin Center event focus: Home, a place of safety and healing
Nationally, one in three women and one in six men will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. One in four women will experience sexual abuse. The problem is so pervasive it seems everyone … more
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The Jacksonville Police and Fire Pipes & Drums march in a past parade.
St. Augustine’s St. Patrick Parade set for March 8
St. Augustine is famously known as the Nation’s Oldest City, but many are surprised to learn of its place in Celtic history. St. Augustine is also the site of America’s first recorded St. Patrick … more
Former PGA Tour Commissioner Deane Beman presented Billy and Brittany Horschel the 2025 Beaman Award for their philanthropic efforts in the community during the Ninth Annual Celebration of Golf presented by Circle K.
Horschels honored with Beman Award for community service
Each year the Celebration of Golf presented by Circle K helps honor not only success on the golf course but also showcases the various ways in which the game strives to make a difference in the local … more
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