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Melissa Settle and her husband, Stephen, started their nonprofit, Extend Your Tent, in 2018. The couple wanted to start a family but faced challenges. However, they felt prompted by God to adopt and …
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By Taylor Colby
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12/13/25
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Underwood Jewelers in Ponte Vedra Beach is getting into the holiday spirit by making the season a bit more magical for a family in need, thanks to the Salvation Army.
For close to a decade now, …
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By Holly Tishfield
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12/12/25
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On Wednesday, Dec. 3, Momentum Fit hosted a seminar for parents of student athletes in grades four through 12. A panel of local coaches and former athletes spoke and answered questions about how to …
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By Taylor Colby
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12/12/25
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Area writers can share their work at the annual open mic meeting of the Ponte Vedra Writers at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, at the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library.
Writing is often a solitary …
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12/12/25
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At its Dec. 2 regular meeting, the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved an amendment to the county’s Consolidated Impact Fee Ordinance. The amendment adopts the St. …
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12/11/25
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HUGS St. Johns is expanding efforts to provide food and clothing to hundreds of children across St. Johns County.
Here’s what HUGS is currently working on and ideas for how you can help:
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12/11/25
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The annual Jacksonville Beach Pier Dance, established in 1998, returns this year in conjunction with Deck the Chairs!
This family-friendly event is sure to generate plenty of holiday cheer with …
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12/11/25
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At its Dec. 2 regular meeting, the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to amend two existing county ordinances to prohibit smoking, vaping and the littering of …
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12/11/25
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The Jacksonville Symphony will present “The Nutcracker & Sorcerer’s Apprentice” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19 and 20 in Jacoby Symphony Hall as part of its Florida Blue Classical Series. The …
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12/11/25
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On Wednesday, Dec. 3, Ponte Vedra High School students were recognized at the Bryan Simpson United States Courthouse for their outstanding achievement in the U.S. District Court High School Essay …
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By Sylvie McCarthy
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12/11/25
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The Municipal Service District (MSD) of Ponte Vedra Beach held its monthly meeting on Dec. 8 at the Ponte Vedra Branch Library.
Chair Kitty Switkes opened the meeting with the Pledge of …
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By Sylvie McCarthy
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12/11/25
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The St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller’s Office has introduced Scholars in Service: The Clerk Experience, a new educational shadowing program designed to give …
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12/11/25
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On Thursday, Dec. 4, Florida Power & Light Company’s (FPL) “elves” worked their magic, decorating a family’s home for the holidays with thousands of sparkling LED lights, …
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12/11/25
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Jacksonville Beach’s Deck the Chairs was in full swing on Friday, Dec. 5. Visitors walked through a whimsical Christmas wonderland of creatively decorated lifeguard chairs sponsored by local …
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By Taylor Colby
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12/11/25
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Rick Petersen got to pursue his lifelong love for art after retiring in 2001. He works with pastels and enjoys painting beaches and marshes in Northeast Florida. He seeks to communicate the joy of …
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By Taylor Colby
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12/11/25
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The St. Augustine Yacht Club will host the 44th Annual Regatta of Lights starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. This popular community event will illuminate the city’s historic bayfront with a …
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12/10/25
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Professional Bull Riders (PBR) will ride into VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on Feb. 20-21 for the third straight year and 11th appearance in Jacksonville.
For two adrenaline-charged nights, the …
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12/10/25
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Lt. Gov. Jay Collins and Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) Secretary Michelle Branham have announced the launch of Operation Senior Shield (OSS), a new, statewide initiative designed to …
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12/10/25
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Throughout this month, Forever Vets is donating a portion of its heartworm and flea prevention sales to local nonprofit, Pet Rescue North, Inc.
Pet Rescue North Inc. is a nonprofit …
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12/10/25
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At the Dec. 2 Board of County Commissioners regular meeting, St. Johns County recognized the graduates of the fall 2025 SJC 101 Citizens Academy – the largest graduating class to date, with 29 …
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12/10/25
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St. Johns County Health and Human Services is inviting residents to participate in a new Community Needs Assessment Survey, open now through Jan. 9. The survey is designed to help the county better …
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12/8/25
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River City Theatre, a nonprofit performing arts organization dedicated to entertaining, engaging and empowering Duval County and beyond invites audiences to experience the wholesome classic, “The …
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12/8/25
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At 104, U.S. Coast Guard veteran Anita Morris, now receiving care with Community Hospice & Palliative Care, sits a little taller when fellow veterans visit and honor her with a pinning. During a …
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12/8/25
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Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow, now a best-selling author and well-known as a pro-life and human rights activist, will be the guest speaker at the Florida Right to Life Gala to take place Jan. 16 …
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12/7/25
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There are a lot of fun things to do this month. Here are some great ideas.
THE PLAYERS COMMUNITY SENIOR CENTER
The following programs will be held at COA’s THE PLAYERS Community …
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12/7/25
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