NEWS

Ascension St. Vincent's expands primary care access in St. Johns County

The Amerdeen location
Ascension St. Vincent’s is expanding access to primary care services in St. Johns County with three new locations opening across the county. The expansion includes three locations: …

Baptist Health expands Hospital at Home program

Janice Carrier was able to transfer into the Baptist Hospital at Home program and receive treatment in her own home.
Adult patients at Baptist Medical Center South who require hospital-level care but are stable enough to be treated safely at home may now have an opportunity to transfer to the Baptist Hospital …

Surgeons complete first lumbar total disc replacement locally

Ascension St. Vincent’s St. Johns County has expanded its advanced spine surgery capabilities with the completion of the first lumbar total disc replacement procedure in St. Johns County using the …

Paula M. Felici

Champagne & Glitter accepts marketing role for dance championship

Champagne & Glitter has been chosen by the University of North Florida (UNF) as the lead outreach community marketing specialist for the inaugural Osprey Cup 2027, Jacksonville's premier …

NEWS BRIEFS

PVPV Rawlings students' video a winner

A group of fifth-graders from PVPV Rawlings won second place in the state Friday, Oct. 30, in the animation category of the Jim Harbin Student Media Festival in Orlando. They made a stop-motion …

150-mile garage sale returns Nov. 21

The sale in Vilano Beach

Get ready to shop, sell and explore Florida’s scenic east coast as the Super Scenic 150 Mile Garage Sale returns Saturday, Nov. 21, for its 18th year. Organized by the Friends of A1A Scenic …

Sidewalk proposal draws support opposition

Rick Brown, Charles Callaghan and Al Hollon all retired from the MSD board this month after several years of service.

The monthly meeting of the Municipal Service District (MSD) of Ponte Vedra Beach took place on Monday, Nov. 9, at the Ponte Vedra Branch Library. The sidewalk project on San Juan Drive has been …

Vetrepreneur Summit set for Dec. 4

The Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty team presented a check for $3,000 to Tiffany Morales, veterans outreach manager, Jacksonville Military Affairs and Veterans Department, for the 10th Annual Vetrepreneur Summit.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty will serve as a sponsor of the 10th Annual Vetrepreneur Summit, a free one-day event for current and future veteran business owners who want to …

The panelists at the Women Making Waves event.
Hearth & Soul hosts Women Making Waves
On Saturday, Oct. 24, Hearth & Soul hosted Women Making Waves, a panel celebrating women in surfing, their accomplishments and the local surf community. Hearth & Soul, a lifestyle …
Jackie Hird with a calendar at The Lightner Museum
Photographer releases annual St. Augustine calendar
St. Augustine-based photographer and artist Jackie Hird has released the 12th edition of her “Views of St. Augustine” wall calendar. What began as a client request in 2015 has grown into a local …
Custom Packard wins Ponte Vedra Auto Show
The Ponte Vedra Auto Show took place on Sunday, Nov. 8, at Nocatee Station Field. This year, the auto show celebrated its 24th year with more than 200 classic and collector cars. Several awards …
Local officials and dignitaries celebrate St. Johns County being named the first Certified Autism Destination in Florida.
St. Johns County named Florida’s first autism destination
St. Johns County has been officially recognized as Florida’s first Certified Autism Destination. Civic, government and business leaders gathered Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the St. Augustine & …
JAXFAIR unveils 2026 savings for every budget
The 71st annual Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair (JAXFAIR) debuts Nov. 5-15 at its new home on the westside. At 82 acres, the new campus is more than five times the size of the fair’s former …
Jamie MacDonald to perform at Crosswater Community Church
Jamie MacDonald will perform at Crosswater Community Church at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, as part of her “Left It In The River Tour.” The performance is sold out. MacDonald was recently named …
‘Sound of Music’ to be staged
“The Sound of Music” is coming to the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts on Jan. 26-31, presented by FSCJ Artist Series Broadway in Jacksonville, sponsored by VyStar Credit Union. …
Businesses partner with United Way to help families
This November, shopping local will do more than support small businesses — it will help local families in need. United Way of St. Johns & Putnam Counties is launching “Shop Local. Support …
Venardos Circus to present ‘Alice’ show
Curiouser and curiouser! A Broadway-style circus is tumbling, flying and laughing its way into St. Augustine as Venardos Circus comes to the St. Augustine Amphitheatre from Dec. 17 to Jan. 3. Tickets …
Baptist Health adult hospitals recognized for excellence in stroke care
Recently, all five Baptist Health adult hospitals have once again earned the highest quality achievement award for stroke care from the American Heart Association. Baptist Medical Center …
Color Run 5K set for Saturday
The third annual Family Color Run 5K returns to the St. Johns County Fairgrounds (5840 S.R. 207 East, Elkton) on Nov. 14, bringing families together for a colorful morning of recreation while …
Baptist Health earns top national digital health recognition
Baptist Health has once again earned Level 10 designation — the highest possible recognition — in both the acute and ambulatory categories of the annual “Digital Health Most Wired” survey …
Diabetes and vision: Why annual eye exams are non-negotiable
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, making it a good time to think about how diabetes can affect your eyes. Many people with diabetes focus on blood sugar, diet and medications, but eye health is …
Jacksonville Dance Theatre to present evening of dance, art
Jacksonville Dance Theatre invites audiences to “Rendered Alive: An Immersive Evening of Dance and Visual Art,” an experimental evening of dance and visual art created in collaboration with …
A look at this year’s EnterCircle Women’s Day
EnterCircle Women’s Day will be held from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at the link. Here’s a look at this inspiring day that’s all about empowering women to unlock their inner …
PathPoint Health opens first Florida Clinic at Ascension St. Vincent’s Southside
PathPoint Health and Ascension St. Vincent’s recently opened PathPoint Health – Jacksonville Southside, the joint venture’s first clinic in Northeast Florida. The clinic is …
Celebrating 130 years of the JBA, generations of Marks Gray service
A conversation at a luncheon becomes a lasting friendship. A colleague invites you to join a committee. An opportunity to serve grows into a contribution that helps shape a city. For …
Honoring those who served: A Veterans Day reflection on service, sacrifice, and the care our veterans deserve
Every Nov. 11, our nation comes together to recognize the extraordinary men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States Armed Forces. Veterans Day is an opportunity to express our …
John DiPatre is shown in the additional space at New Meridian Fitness.
New Meridian Fitness expands again
New Meridian Fitness just keeps growing. The gym at 820 A1A North, Suite W21, Ponte Vedra Beach, has added 1,059 square feet to its floor space, bringing its total area to about 5,000 square …
St. Augustine’s Donald Waller claims region title
The Bob Jones University men’s golf team finished runner-up at the NCCAA South Region Tournament in October, posting a two-round team score of 616 to finish just one stroke behind the University of …
Arts Collective Theatre plans holiday celebration
Arts Collective Theatre invites audiences to experience Christmas through the power of music, community and heart with “Season of Soul,” an original holiday concert created and conceived by …
Baptist Health expands pediatric care network
Baptist Health is expanding its pediatric network by welcoming two Jacksonville-area pediatric practices into its health system, strengthening connections between care in the community and the …
Home, lifestyle show set for Nov. 7
Keller Williams Realty Atlantic Partners and the Dorrian Home Team will present a Home and Lifestyle Show from noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 7 at their office at 1071 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. This …
Hillary Whitaker Gallery celebrates 25th anniversary with exhibition
Hillary Whitaker Gallery + Consultancy (HWG) will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a special group exhibition and reception on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the gallery. The event …
McClafferty, Kendall elected
Voter turnout was high in St. Johns County for the Nov. 3 general election. Of 243,889 active eligible voters, 64.37% cast votes, significant for a midterm election. Republican candidates …
Daddy Daughter Dance is Nov. 13
The link’s Daddy Daughter Dance on Friday, Nov. 13, promises to be an evening filled with dancing, music, fun activities, delicious treats and plenty of opportunities to make memories together. …
Beaches Fine Arts Series presents Bennewitz Quartet, renowned pianist
Beaches Fine Arts Series continues its 54th season of free concerts with a performance by the Czech Bennewitz String Quartet with Russian pianist Arsentiy Kharitonov at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at St. …
Dr. Arun C. Gulani uses the Pentacam Cornea OCT.
Gulani Vision Institute uses new tech to see beneath eye’s surface
Gulani Vision Institute is the first in Northeast Florida and among the first in the world to use the Pentacam Cornea OCT, an advanced diagnostic platform that reveals the cornea’s intricate layers …
The new Hastings Community Center and Library will officially open Friday, Nov. 13.
Hastings Community Center and Library to open Nov. 13
The St. Johns County Public Library System (SJCPLS) and Health and Human Services (HHS) have announced the official grand opening of the new Hastings Community Center and Library at 9 a.m. Friday, …
Cypress Village: resident recognition, pumpkins for a cause
Cypress Village residents recognized for community service Three Cypress Village residents were honored for their outstanding volunteer contributions at the 2026 University of North Florida (UNF) …