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Americans are increasingly handing their financial decisions to A.I. Almost half of them have used tools like ChatGPT and Claude to manage their money, and 50% say they fully trust A.I. for financial …
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By Michelle Troha, Chief Marketing Officer. First Florida Credit Union
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3/12/26
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Every time the clocks change, you hear people calling out to “abolish daylight-savings time.” What that actually usually means is that they want to be permanently on daylight-saving time and …
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By Scott A. Grant
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3/12/26
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Container gardening is growing plants in containers or planters instead of in the ground. Planters can be a wonderful way to bring flowers into areas not accessible through natural landscaping. …
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By Kathy Esfahani
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3/12/26
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Heart disease and heart rhythm disorders remain leading causes of serious health complications in the United States. One of the most common conditions is atrial fibrillation, or AFib, an irregular …
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By Anthony Magnano, M.D., Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside
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3/12/26
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The other day, a friend from high school was lamenting that a mutual classmate had “unfriended” him on social media for some of his political posts. To be fair, some of his posts were difficult …
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By Scott A. Grant
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3/5/26
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Swimming is more than just staying afloat. Swimming is the self-control of buoyancy, and once learned, it’s never completely forgotten. The basic muscle memories, assembled over time, stay with us …
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By Kevin A. McIntyre
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3/4/26
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The baseball field on San Juan Drive, a lot or two west of Pablo Road, was a Club amenity, and it was beginning to get some much-needed early March attention. The double-high chain-link fence behind …
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By Kevin A. McIntyre
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2/26/26
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Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States for all adults. However, you can do a lot to protect your heart and stay healthy. February is American Heart Month, dedicated to raising …
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By Shailee Shah, MD, FACC
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2/26/26
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Early maps and the first censuses of this area generally refer to the area as Diego or Diego Plains. Tanner’s 1823 map of Florida shows Diego Plains running north along the coast all the way …
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By Scott A. Grant
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2/26/26
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To the editor:
As past presidents of the Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra Beach, we are deeply troubled by the unsubstantiated attacks on the character and leadership of JEA CEO Vickie Cavey.
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2/26/26
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The blooming of azaleas marks the beginning of spring in the southern United States. These evergreen shrubs show off seasonal blossoms in pinks, purples, reds and whites. Azaleas are widely …
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By Kathy Esfahani
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2/25/26
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The Wildflower arrived in our driveway at 556 Ponte Vedra Blvd., inverted on a rack atop our blue-gray Buick sedan. Our father, Byron, had just picked it up and driven it out Beach Boulevard from its …
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By Kevin A. McIntyre
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2/19/26
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When individuals begin the process of divorce or face complex family law matters, one of the most important decisions they will make is choosing the right attorney. In Northeast Florida, where …
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By Heather Quick, founder and CEO, Florida Women’s Law Group
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2/19/26
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In the early days of the Super Bowl, the halftime shows featured marching bands from schools like Grambling and Southern universities, jazz performers and Carol Channing. This made sense because …
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By Scott A. Grant
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2/19/26
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As temperatures start to warm up, we are reminded that spring is almost here and energized to begin tending to our gardens and landscapes! February is an ideal time to plan your spring projects and …
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By Kathy Esfahani
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2/19/26
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For many year-round residents living in Ponte Vedra in the early ’70s, the tone of the winter months was decidedly quiet and retrospective. The community enjoyed the company of visitors and guests …
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By Kevin A. McIntyre
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2/12/26
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To the Editor:
There is a picture circulating on social media showing a woman on Jacksonville Beach playing with dog. If you look carefully at this picture, you will see the dog is not on a …
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2/12/26
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Sharing a laugh during dinner. Engaging in a friendly board game. Holding hands while watching a show. These moments may seem minor, but they hold the key to dignity and purpose among seniors. …
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By Kari Bell, River Garden director of communications
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2/12/26
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Everyone presumed Lyndon Baines Johnson would run for re-election in 1968. He was eligible, having served less than two years of his predecessor’s first and final term. He had won re-election in …
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By Scott A. Grant
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2/12/26
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Symbolizing admiration, happiness and love, the dianthus flower is blooming now, just in time for Valentine’s Day! These fragrant plants make beautiful gifts on their own or combined with other …
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By Kathy Esfahani
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2/12/26
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Northeast Florida is a community built on resilience. We stand by our military families, value our faith leaders and pride ourselves on neighbors helping neighbors. Yet there is a group whose …
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By Linda Levin CEO, ElderSource
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2/12/26
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Over the past several years, health care has been undergoing a quiet but meaningful shift. Across the country — and increasingly here in Northeast Florida — patients are seeking more …
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By Dr. Rajesh Shetty, MD
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2/5/26
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Many of us are frustrated with the appearance of our beautiful flowers and trees. Winter’s cooler temperatures can be challenging for our favorite heat-loving plants! But do not despair; many of …
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By Kathy Esfahani
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2/5/26
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On July 11, 1804, Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton stood 10 paces apart on the cliffs of Weehawken New Jersey, overlooking Manhattan Island. Both men held pistols in their hands. Hamilton took the …
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By Scott A. Grant
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2/5/26
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The kites arrived from New Orleans in a cardboard shipping tube addressed to our grandmother at 1982 Largo Place in San Marco. Her backyard, and the park there, were too confined for flying, so on …
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By Kevin A. McIntyre
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2/4/26
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