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A relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis will be placed alongside that of St. Benedict the Moor along with new statues of both influential figures at St. Benedict the Moor Mission Church located at 86 Martin Luther King Ave. in St. Augustine.
The City of St. Augustine has so much history to offer anyone who visits, but soon it will have another draw for people around the world to come and see with a relic, representing the spirit and …
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Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard plans Grand Opening on Friday, June 7

Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard will host a grand opening at 840 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach, on Friday, June 7.

Florida Forum co-chairs named for 2024-25 series

Maxine McBride, left, and Randy DeFoor are the co-chairs of the 2024-25 Florida Forum Speaker Series.

The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital has announced Randy DeFoor and Maxine McBride as co-chairs of the 2024-25 Florida Forum Speaker Series.

Boater advocacy group offers free boat prep help

BoatUS hurricane preparation information for boaters includes helpful diagrams on how to best protect a boat stored in water, such as here when a slip is not available.

Colorado State University’s (CSU) tropical weather and climate researchers, long known for their annual hurricane forecasts, are calling for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season to be “extremely active.”

FEATURES
Katherine the cat won the Pin Up Paws Calendar Contest for the second consecutive year.
Pin Up Paws Calendar makes history with repeat winner
Since the St. Augustine Humane Society created the Pin Up Paws Calendar as a fundraising idea it has continued to not only raise money but also make history over the past couple of years. It …
Last year’s St. James Procession
A special event is planned for the Feast of St. James commemorating the Camino de Las Américas and the Alliance of Cathedrals at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 25. The event begins with a procession with a …
Portulaca Moss Rose
Mother Nature has been generous with water lately! What does this mean for your landscape? High levels of rain and humidity can cause an increase of insects and fungus in lawns as well as on …
The Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library has announced its programs for August. Here are some of the highlights. The entire schedule can be found at sjcpls.org/branches/ponte-vedra-beach-branch. …
The Lightner Museum is planning an after-hours tour titled “For Health, For Pleasure: The Hotel Alcazar” from 6 to 8 p.m. July 31. The tour explores the entertainment facilities that made the …
More Local News
FPL command center employees drill for a simulated hurricane.
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) challenged its employees with a simulated Category 4 hurricane during the company’s annual storm drill in May.
NOAA's GOES-16 satellite captured Hurricane Idalia approaching the western coast of Florida while Hurricane Franklin churned in the Atlantic Ocean at 5:01 p.m. Aug. 29, 2023.
Forecasters with the National Weather Service are predicting above-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic this year, but what that will mean for residents of the First Coast is anyone’s guess.
Take advantage of the 2024 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday to stock up on disaster preparedness supplies now through June 14 and again from Aug. 24 to Sept. 6.
Tom Leek
Gov. Ron DeSantis has endorsed Tom Leek.
The St. Johns County School Board voted to restrict access to four books in school libraries following objections by a parent.
ONE OF US
TPC Sawgrass Executive Chef Johnattan Hernandez with three of his favorite dishes: the TPC Pretzel with roasted poblano cheese dip, pan-seared swordfish with chickpea puree and chistorra succotash and ahi tuna poke tacos.
One of Us: Johnattan Hernandez
Johnattan Hernandez is the new executive chef at TPC Sawgrass.
Sarah DePasquale transformed a vintage 1970 horse trailer into a mobile bar as part of her business Unbridled Bar.
Sarah DePasquale combined her love of horses growing up and her career as a bartender to begin Unbridled Bar, which is a horse trailer turned mobile bar business.
Carla and Michael Resetar provide a critical service with their business, ScanManFL.
Michael and Carla Resetar opened ScanManFL in 2022 and are now serving an important need in the community.
NOCATEE HAPPENINGS

Watch for sandhill cranes crossing roads

A sandhill crane family seen recently in Nocatee.

New sandhill crane parents are out and about with their babies in tow.

Sports marketing highlighted during inaugural Jax Sports Night at the link

Jax Sports Night at the link in Nocatee was hosted for the first time on March 6 and focused on the local sports marketing landscape.

Sports have always been something unique that seems to bring people together, and that was the goal behind Jax Sports Night at the link in Nocatee on March 6.

IN THE ARTS
First Coast Cultural Center plans Artists’ Salon
First Coast Cultural Center artist members are invited to submit artwork and participate in the upcoming Artists’ Salon exhibit.
The FSCJ Artist Series will present Next Stop Broadway, a weeklong musical theater program, June 10-14.
Jennifer Nestor of St. Augustine recently wrote her first children’s book
A children’s book can be more than just an avenue for children to let their imagination run wild, but it can also have a message in the words that the entire family can take away.
Hyunsoon Whang
Pianist Hyunsoon Whang will join the Florida Chamber Music Project (FCMP) for the final concert of the 2023-24 season on June 2.
Textile artist Jessica Pinsky speaks during the opening reception for her exhibit at the First Coast Cultural Center.
The First Coast Cultural Center’s newest exhibit features the work of textile artist Jessica Pinsky, who is making a name for herself in a medium that deserves greater attention in the art world.
SPORTS

Landrum Middle School baseball team wins title

The Landrum Varsity Baseball Team, from left: back row, Coach Aviv Blasbalg, Cooper Mayer, Brian James, Coach Andrew Benton, Camden Maddox, Davidson O’Donnell, Max Howard, Chase England, Jackson Miller, Max Hydell; front row, Ryan Broughton, Noah Weinroth, Dylan Augusta, Charlie Westrip, Nate Mohan, Michael Stehl

Coach Andrew Benton, assisted by Coach Aviv Blasbalg, led the Landrum Middle School baseball team to a win in the 2024 SJMSAA title this year 6-2.

Local 8U lacrosse team wins tournament

The 8U Jaws Black Tip team with the Championship Banner.

The Ponte Vedra Lacrosse 8U Jaws Black Tip team emerged victorious in the 8U division at the Sunshine State Summer Kick-Off Lacrosse Tournament held on May 18-19 in Wellington, Florida.

Sporting JAX to host soccer watch party series

Sporting JAX, the group bringing professional men’s and women’s USL soccer to Northeast Florida, will host six “Summer of Soccer” watch parties across the First Coast community.

Sixteen students named to JAGA scholarships

The Jacksonville Area Golf Association awarded its latest college scholarship recipients at a banquet on May 21 at Deerwood Country Club.

The Jacksonville Area Golf Association announced its 16 new college scholarship recipients for 2024 at a banquet on May 21 at Deerwood Country Club.

Obituaries
 Mary Lee (Messinese) Weeks
Mary Lee (Messinese) Weeks passed away peacefully on May 14, 2024.
Michael “Mike” Anthony Brewer
Michael “Mike” Anthony Brewer passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024, at the age of 69.
Death Notices for June 6, 2024
Notices for Nancy Peek Palmer, Sato K. Phillips, Joseph Frank Vella and Henry Gary Walker.
Marian Edwards
Marian Edwards, 83, of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, passed away suddenly on May 16th, 2024 due to heart complications.
Death Notices for May 23, 2024
Notices for: Nina Maria Campbell, Mildred Daly, Terry Lee Elder, Joanne Jean Fuller, Venkatasubban Kunisi, Gale Simmons Leas, Taylor “Tates” Locke, Donald Wyss Maley, Scott Sabo, Nancy Smith and Jeanne Thomas.
Divided we drive: America's EV adoption gap
Motointegrator worked with research experts to look at the electric vehicle trends throughout the U.S. and what they say about the country's transition.
New research reveals self-care savvy cities (and what we can learn from them)
Hers conducted a nationwide survey to see how Americans rate themselves in youthfulness, body positivity, emotional stability, and more.
Con el Programa de Ayuda Adicional de Medicare Más Personas Ahorran Dinero en Recetas Médicas
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({blank}) - Debido a una nueva ley, más personas califican para ahorrar más en medicamentos recetados con el programa Ayuda Adicional de Medicare, por lo que podría valer la pena solicitarlo …
The most popular host from 15 hit shows
Stacker looked at YouGov data to spotlight 15 shows with at least two hosts who had been with the show for five years or longer to determine the most popular host.
5 tips for protecting your phone while traveling abroad
Spokeo consulted cybersecurity sources and travel guides to determine some of the best ways you can protect your phone while traveling.
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