Also known as wassailing, an old Norse term, there are few things more iconic to Christmas than rosy-cheeked churchgoers going door to door singing holiday hymns. more

It’s not visible from Ponte Vedra Beach, but the historic tower of the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum celebrated its 145th anniversary Oct. 15. more

Holiday festivities started early at the St. Johns Town Center Holiday Spectacular, Nov. 9, where shoppers got in the Christmas spirit with family-friendly activities, live entertainment and the traditional hunt-down for a photo with Santa Claus. more

It was an evening for heroes Nov.8, when the Ponte Vedra Inn and Club hosted the 6th Annual Heroes Gala to benefit the Jacksonville nonprofit Operation New Uniform (ONU). more

The First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosted its fourth annual Achieving the Dream Scholarship Awards and Hispanic Heritage Gala in October at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville. more

Like many kids growing up, I had fantasies of thwarting boobytraps while solving complex historical puzzles in forgotten, overgrown ruins. And, of course, making memorable friends along the way. more

Even though my husband was born and raised in St. Augustine, we still make it a point to “play tourist” at least once a month and take advantage of the food, entertainment and attractions visitors travel so far to enjoy. The Nation’s Oldest City is home to dozens of tours, but only a handful of them are free. more

Ponte Vedra Beach area Democrats held a “One Year Out” fundraiser Nov. 3 at TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse. It was a joint event for the Ponte Vedra Democratic Club and the Blue Wave Coalition of St. Johns County. more

The Council on Aging (COA) will be hosting “Christmas on the River,” a festive kick-off to the holiday season at River House in downtown St. Augustine on Sunday, Nov. 24 from 5 to 8 p.m. more

More than $30,000 was recently raised at the third annual Chemo Noir Gala Oct. 19, where guests celebrated and danced at the nonprofit organization’s signature fundraiser for cancer patients needing financial assistance. more