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What did Jacksonville Beach look like in the 1950s, 60s and 70s? See throwback photos here
Imagine Jacksonville’s beaches with less condos on the shoreline, a ferris wheel on the boardwalk next to the pier and dozens of cars parked right on the sand – that’s what it looked like in the 1950s, 60s and 70s. Here’s a photo gallery of throwback photos from “the old days” in and...
A whopping 90% voter turnout expected in St. Johns County for 2024 general election
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — It is gearing up to be possibly the busiest election in St. Johns County ever. St. Johns County’s growth is prompting more polling places, and that’s not all. With more people moving to and living in St. Johns County, there are more voters.
Task Force chooses St. Johns County as the site for the Florida Museum of Black History
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — During their 10th and last meeting Friday morning, the Florida Museum of Black History Task Force gave final approval to recommend St. Augustine as the top site for a Florida Museum of Black History. They voted 6-1 to submit the report to Gov. Ron...
St. Augustine hotel manager: Governor should sign ‘party house accountability’ bill
After many years of debate, the Florida Legislature approved a much-needed update to vacation rental licensing in the state. Gov. Ron DeSantis should sign this bill, Senate Bill 280, into law. The state is long overdue for a modernization of its rules. This issue hasn’t been addressed by the state in over a...
Civil rights leader Andrew Young returns 60 years after his beating in St. Augustine
Civil Rights leader Andrew Young returns to St. Augustine on Monday to honor St. Augustine’s Civil Rights demonstrations 60 years ago that played a pivotal role in the passage of the U.S. Civil Rights Act. C.B. Hackworth, a longtime civil rights leader, documentary producer, and personal friend, said Young...
St. John’s County School Teacher to Compete in Miss Florida USA | Cast your vote for Callie
Cast your vote for Callie on People’s Choice at https://missfloridausa.com/product/jacksonville-callie-johnson/. On the live website, donations may be made on behalf of Johnson. The People’s Choice winner for the Miss pageant division automatically earns a spot among the top 16 event contestants. Callie Johnson will compete in the Miss...
‘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 Charlie is an initiative started by St. Johns County Commissioner Krista Keating-Joseph following the death of her son while...
💸State budget money flows into the county
St. Augustinians, beginning today, America's 💗🤍💙birthday week will be hot🌡and sticky 🥵 with little, if any, rain. As Micah and I share in our city's birthday festivities, the Daily Briefing will take a break Thursday and Friday, July 4-5. The newsletter will arrive in your inbox on Monday, July 8. Our short week will spotlight cats available for adoption at the St. Johns County Pet Center. Hours: Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9...
Florida’s Historic Coast Celebrates July 4th with Fireworks & Events
A full hour of spectacular fireworks burst over St. Augustine’s Matanzas Bay. On July 4th, fireworks will burst illuminating the towers of the Castillo de San Marcos, the oldest masonry fortress in the US. A St. Augusitne 4th of July tradition includes a patriotic musical
Students take part in Girls State summer program
Hundreds of high school juniors and seniors traveled out to Tallahassee for a week-long summer leadership and citizenship programs as part of the Girls State initiative. The trip to the capital is an opportunity to high school students who will be entering their senior year this fall. Of the 300...
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