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Local all-volunteer nonprofit HUGS St. Johns has partnered with St. Johns County Parks and Recreation to launch a new program designed to combat food insecurity among local children-in-need during … more

6/27/24

$50K donation to help battle against childhood cancer

Kate Amato Foundation (KAF) recently received a donation of $50,000 from Experian Health, a segment of Experian, a global data and technology company. This significant contribution will prove … more

For The Recorder | 6/27/24

Hubbard House seeks storm supplies

With hurricane season officially underway, Hubbard House is asking local residents to add a few extra items to their supply list to donate toward the emergency shelter’s storm preparations. As … more

6/27/24

An artist’s rendering of the new Beachwalk branch of Community First Credit Union.

Community First building Beachwalk branch

Community First Credit Union has started construction on its newest expansion branch located at 525 Beachwalk Shore Drive in St. Johns County. The credit union’s Beachwalk Branch will be its 23rd … more

For The Recorder | 6/27/24

Code Ninjas Ponte Vedra announced its first Black Belt Ceremony

On Saturday, July 13, Code Ninjas Ponte Vedra, owned and operated by Code Coast Consulting, will honor its first three “Black Belt Ninjas” in a special Black Belt Ceremony. This event marks a … more

6/27/24

Homeless Coalition, JaxTHRIVE team up for summer art series

This summer, JaxTHRIVE volunteers are partnering with the Homeless Coalition of St. Johns County for an engaging summer art program. They are examining the work of a variety of well-known … more

For The Recorder | 6/27/24

The 8U Jaws Black Tip Team with their medals

Ponte Vedra lacrosse teams triumph at tournament

The Ponte Vedra Lacrosse 8U Jaws Black Tip and Threshers teams emerged victorious in both 8U divisions at the Orlando Summer Faceoff Lacrosse Tournament, held on June 1-2 in Kissimmee. The Jaws Black … more

6/27/24

The Joseph family sponsored the Planet Swim summer championships in honor of their son and brother, Charlie, who died in Iraq in 2016.

‘Big-Hearted Charlie’s’ legacy lives on at swim meet

Planet Swim Aquatics in Ponte Vedra held its annual summer championships last weekend and it was even more special than it usually is because it was sponsored by Big-Hearted Charlie. Big-Hearted … more

By Anthony Richards | 6/27/24

Death Notices for June 27, 2024

James Milton Bates James Milton Bates, 74, of Jacksonville, Florida, died June 20, 2024. Arrangements by Quinn-Shalz Family Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, www.quinn-shalz.com. 904-249-1100 … more

6/27/24

Jeff Spear holds scallops up in front of his eyes.

One of Us: Jeff Spear

Jeffrey Spear, of Jacksonville Beach, is a food writer and president and creative director for Studio Spear, a global branding company for food, beverage and lifestyle. His most recent book is “My … more

As told to Shaun Ryan | 6/27/24

Airborne Extravaganza set for Aug. 23-24

Veteran-owned Tango Down Shooting Complex in Jacksonville and The Round Canopy Parachuting Team have partnered for an event like no other — The Airborne Extravaganza, a two-day event on Aug. 23-24 … more

For The Register | 6/27/24

The Tasting Tours: St. Augustine’s Dining & Sipping Legacy

In 2011, two dynamic businesswomen met one evening at the original Cellar 6 wine bar on Aviles Street in historic St. Augustine for a glass of vintage Beaujolais. Today, they both have their own … more

By Leigh Cort | 6/27/24

Members of the community and the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce participated in a charity poker tournament at bestbet St. Augustine on April 25 to celebrate and support the recently launched St. Johns County Chamber Foundation.

St. Johns County Chamber celebrates new foundation

The St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce celebrated its newly launched foundation on April 25 with its inaugural fundraising event, hosted by bestbet St. Augustine. More than 100 members of the … more

For The Register | 6/27/24

Richard Parkes and Chance Gerisch are the owners of Toon Town Pickleball in downtown Jacksonville.

Toon Town Pickleball brings unique vibe to downtown Jax

Pickleball continues to be a growing craze in America and now it has hit downtown Jacksonville and in a big way with the opening of Toon Town Pickleball. Toon Town has become the largest indoor … more

By Anthony Richards | 6/27/24

Jeffrey Spear offers his insight during the food demonstration event.

Spear puts on food demonstration [Photo gallery]

Happy Medium Books Café and All Spiced Up partnered to present an event featuring author and chef Jeffrey Spear at All Spiced Up on May 16. The event included a food demonstration and wine … more