Participants from each of the Police Athletic League of Jacksonville branches (Eastside, Westside, Monument, Northside and Palm Avenue) were looking forward to learning which of them would be declared the champion of the gingerbread decorating contest, hosted by THE PLAYERS Red Coats. more

The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an apparent self-inflicted shooting that occurred Thursday evening at The Shoppes of Ponte Vedra. more

Chef Kenny Gilbert continues to impress foodies with his certain “je ne sais quoi” as he highlights new menu items and features at his establishments. more

Jax Beaches Family Dentistry (JBFD), a locally-owned and operated practice, recently announced the addition of Dr. Yasodhara Vadlamudi, DDS, to its team. more

More than 30 years after helping to create the partnership between Wolfson Children’s Hospital and Nemours Children’s Specialty Care, Jacksonville, a WWII veteran and pioneering pediatric surgeon’s legacy lives on through the new chair of surgery for both institutions. more

Ponte Vedra Wellness Center At least 70% of America’s 30 million elementary school students use computers, according to a recent New York Times article. As a result of this increased usage, health care professionals are treating more young patients suffering from the effects of working at computer stations that are either designed for adults or poorly designed for children. Many children are already suffering from repetitive motion injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome and chronic pain in the hands, back, neck and shoulders. more

To celebrate the holiday season Benton House of St Johns will host its annual Festival of Trees to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association at 5 p.m. Dec. 12 at 115 Benton Lane in St. Augustine. Light refreshments will be served as guests view the holiday trees and listen to seasonal music. more

Organizers of the 2019 Jacksonville Beach “Deck the Chairs” exhibit collected more than 630 Chair Decorating Award Ballots and tabulated more than 1,500 individual chair votes to finalize the list of this year’s Chair Decorating Award Winners. more

Vicar’s Landing retirement community recently announced plans for a land lease and intentions to expand. The new project, named Vicar’s Landing at Oak Bridge, includes 178 independent homes and 60 assisted living and memory care apartments. more

COVID-19 cases in St. Johns County on rise; St. Johns County Beaches closed; Testing sites for St. Johns County residents; Utility services suspending late fees, disconnections more