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Foundation donates van to Beaches Council on Aging

Beaches Council on Aging has added a new vehicle to its fleet thanks to a donation from the Ponte Vedra Beach Rotary Foundation. The vehicle will support Beaches Dial-a-Ride, strengthening the …

Mahjong for Mammos supports Pink Ribbon Jax

Marsh Landing residents held their first-ever mahjong charity event to fight breast cancer on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The evening kicked off the first of a trio of events benefiting Pink Ribbon Jax. …

Baptist Health opens emergency center at SilverLeaf campus

Those living in and around the SilverLeaf area now have more choice for emergency care with the opening of the Baptist & Wolfson Emergency Room at SilverLeaf. The new facility provides expert, …

University of Florida and UF Health officials cut a ceremonial ribbon at the opening of UF Health Durbin Park campus.

UF Health opens Durbin Park campus

UF Health recently celebrated the opening of its UF Health Durbin Park campus, a milestone in the organization’s regional growth. Located on 42.5 acres in northern St. Johns County, one of the …

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Chamber hosts new member mixer

The St. Johns County Chamber recently hosted a new member mixer at Fields Pre-Owned Mercedes-Benz Service Center St. Augustine, an evening of networking, new connections and meaningful …

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Oasis Face Bar grand opening generates excitement

A rejuvenating new escape awaits at Oasis Face Bar, a facial spa offering 30-minute facials in a fun and upbeat setting. Mother-daughter duo Katie and Kendall Brown celebrated the grand opening of …

Murder mystery dinner theatre staged

Catalyst Theatre is partnering with The Venue – Hastings to bring area residents something completely different: The Gilded Cage Supper Club, a full murder mystery dinner theatre experience. …

JaxFuse Film Day changed to Oct. 18

The date for the JaxFuse Film Day has been changed to Sunday, Oct. 18. JaxFuse is a celebration of the creative economy held at the link in Nocatee; it will be conducted on three days over two …

Cummer Museum receives exhibition award

The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens has announced that it is a recipient of the 2026 Southeastern Museums Conference Bronze Award in the Under $10,000 budget category for the exhibition “Touring …

Pumpkin patches open around the area

Community Pumpkin Patches First United Methodist Church 118 King St., St. Augustine 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily throughout October. Pumpkin sales begin Oct. 8. Prices are 50 cents to $35. …

Spooky season returns with Florida Water Tours’ Moonlit Mysteries

Florida Water Tours is welcoming fall and the Halloween season with the return of its popular Moonlit Mysteries: Haunted History Boat Tour. The cruise departs after sunset and features guides who …

Monkee’s franchise owner Beth Holland with her husband Tom and daughter Abby.

Monkee’s of Ponte Vedra prepares for fall

Monkee’s of Ponte Vedra is a women’s boutique that specializes in clothing, accessories, shoes and gifts. They celebrated their grand opening on Aug. 13 and have been thriving ever since. …

Landrum Middle School photographer Alexia Heflin prepares for a photo shoot.

Landrum yearbook creates award-winning memories

Landrum Middle School was honored this fall by the School Photographers of America, the national trade association for school photography and yearbooks, for their 2025-26 yearbook. In fact, they took …

A model shows off one of the creations from North Florida designers at last year’s JaxFuse festival.

Fashion Day brings back JaxFuse in style

Local fashion models will take to the runways Saturday, Oct. 10, during the JaxFuse festival to show off the collections of established and emerging North Florida designers, accompanied by music and …

The Sykes Family Farms crop maze is an annual favorite.

Crop maze and more opens Saturday

Sykes Family Farms will re-open its annual crop maze on Saturday, Oct. 3. It will run through Nov. 1. The popular event also features sunflowers to pick, hayrides, playgrounds, races, farm …

Creatures Of The Night returns to St. Augustine Alligator Farm

The St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park’s Creatures of the Night event returns Friday, Oct. 23, and Saturday, Oct. 24, for a spooktacular spin on trick-or-treat. Guests of all ages …

Corks & Forks Gala raises $80K to fight hunger

Waste Not Want Not’s second annual Corks & Forks Gala: The Cigars & Bourbon Edition was held recently at the Sawgrass Marriott in Ponte Vedra Beach. Supporters in attendance were prepared …

A film is screened at a past JaxFuse festival.

Film Day to conclude JaxFuse festival

The curtain goes up Sunday, Oct. 18, on JaxFuse, with Film Day. JaxFuse is a celebration of the creative economy held at the link in Nocatee; it will be conducted on three days over three …

Eddie 9V performing at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

Singer and songwriter Eddie 9V will perform at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall with special guest Katie Skene on Oct. 10. Eddie 9V has released his new single, “Rock Your Baby,” a reimagined …

Hunger Fight combats childhood hunger and illiteracy

This November, Hunger Fight, a 501(c)3 nonprofit agency, will celebrate 14 years of providing meals for children in Northeast Florida experiencing food insecurity. In 2012, founder Sherri Porter and …

Atlantic Beach calls for artists

The City of Atlantic Beach is inviting artists and artist teams to submit proposals for a permanent patriotic public art installation at the newly constructed Marsh Oaks Community Center, located at …

Wolfson Children’s Hospital named among best in 4 specialties

As part of its 2026-27 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings, U.S. News & World Report has recognized Wolfson Children’s …

Registration open for 2026 Florida Senior Games

Athletes age 50 and older are now eligible to register for the 2026 Florida Senior Games, to be held in Florida’s Sports Coast/Pasco County, on Dec. 5-13. Competition and registration …

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