On Saturday, Aug. 3, military veterans from across Jacksonville stopped by Applebee’s on Butler Boulevard for a free breakfast in honor of their service. more

The St. Johns County Poly-Drug Task Force is hosting a community event called “Stop the Stigma St. Augustine” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 28, in front of St. Augustine City Hall at 75 King Street. The aim of the event is to raise awareness of the stigma associated with substance use, and to remember loved ones lost to overdose deaths. more

For the convenience of residents of District 17, State Representative Cyndi Stevenson will host sessions of “Mobile Office Hours” in August. more

In July, Southeastern Grocers, Inc., parent company and home of BI-LO, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, announced the donation of $1,216,416.65 to Folds of Honor, which will provide at least 243 educational scholarships to the children and spouses impacted by a loved one’s sacrifice for the United States military. more

Leaders at Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida and The McKenzie Noelle Wilson Foundation recently announced the merging of their after-school programs to more effectively serve Jacksonville youth. more

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty collected 1,177 backpacks filled with school supplies for Northeast Florida children during its 20th annual Backpack Challenge crushing last year’s distribution of 750 backpacks. more

VyStar Credit Union recently announced it has successfully acquired Citizens State Bank, a Florida state-chartered bank headquartered in Perry, Florida with $280 million in assets. more

Richmond American Homes has opened a professionally decorated showhome at the nature-first community of TrailMark in St. Johns County. The new model offers more choices for homebuyers at the community. more

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Jacksonville received a generous bequest in the amount $2.4 million from the Honorable John H. Moore and Joan Kraft Moore Living Trust. more

The Ponte Vedra Beach Division Chamber After Hours event was sold out Wednesday, July 24 at Ruth's Chris Steak House in Ponte Vedra Beach. The purpose was to network among members and guests and the host provided beverages and delicious bites. For information about future Chamber After Hours events, call (904) 285-2004. more