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‘He was the coach’: Paterson Elementary principal John O’Brian remembered as more than an educator

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – John O’Brian spent 28 years with Clay County District Schools, and those who knew him say his impact went far beyond the school building, changing lives inside and outside the classroom. A legacy built over decades. O’Brian served as principal of Paterson Elementary in...

Clay County, FL · 19h
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Clay County narrows fire chief search to three finalists

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – Clay County has selected three finalists in its search for a new fire chief, following the upcoming retirement of longtime leader Lorin Mock. Mock has led Clay County Fire Rescue since 2009 - a tenure spanning nearly 17 years - and his retirement set off a nationwide search for his successor.

Clay County, FL · 2d
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Orange Park's New Akino Japanese Cuisine Puts a Made-to-Order Spin on All-You-Can-Eat

A new restaurant on Wells Road is rethinking what all-you-can-eat Japanese food looks like in Orange Park. Akino Japanese Cuisine, located at 1754 Wells Road, has opened its doors with a menu built around sushi, hibachi and made-to-order dishes delivered straight to the table rather than piled onto a buffet line.

Orange Park, FL · 2d
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10 Palatka, Florida Restaurants That Are Better Than You Might Expect

Carhops still bring food out to parked cars at one diner on this list, and the diner is about 90 years old. That alone made me sit up. Then I spotted frog legs on the same menu as milkshakes. The surprises keep stacking up in this small Florida river town....

Palatka, FL · 10d
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3rd annual Datil Fest returns to Putnam County

An annual festival in Putnam County is devoted to the Datil Pepper, a unique Florida pepper. The organizers behind Datil Fest want more people to now about this pepper so that it can thrive. FOX 35's David Martin has more.

Putnam County, FL · 1d

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This Humble Florida Restaurant Serves Fried Chicken So Good, People Drive Hours To Get It

If you’ve ever driven past a small, unassuming building and thought “there’s no way anything remarkable is happening in there,” Fryer’s Chicken in Melrose, Florida, is here to teach you a very important lesson about judging things by their exteriors. The lesson is: stop doing...

Melrose, FL · 1d

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Saturiwa Conservation Area in St. Johns County permanently protected from development

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla — Nearly 100 acres of conservation land in southwest St. Johns County will remain undeveloped permanently. Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced new inductees into the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, including the approximately 92-acre project Saturiwa. The Saturiwa Conservation Area sits on the St. Johns River just south of State Road 13 South, west of Elkton.

St Johns County, FL · 1d

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This Florida Breakfast Chain Just Opened Its Biggest Restaurant Yet In A 5,352-Square-Foot Space

A free game room with Galaga and Pac-Man now sits inside a breakfast restaurant. Yes, you can chase ghosts between pancakes, and nobody will ask you for a single quarter. That’s not even the biggest surprise. This brand-new spot seats up to 190 people, while its sister restaurants top out at 107.

Fleming Island, FL · 4d

First Coast News

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St. Johns County landowner seeks community input on future of 1,800 acres

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — A landowner in St. Johns County is asking residents to help shape the future of more than 1,800 acres of privately owned land before any development plans are finalized. The effort, known as the Chief Project, is intended to give the community an opportunity...

St Johns County, FL · 10h

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St. Johns County Freezes $100M in Projects, Stalls Fire Station Ahead of Amendment 3 Vote

St. Johns County had already put roughly $100 million in capital improvement projects on hold pending the outcome of the Property Tax Amendment 3 vote, including a planned fire station in the Beachwalk area. After voters approved the amendment, officials began reworking the county budget. County leaders say an indefinite hiring freeze is also in effect as they brace for what could be tens of millions of dollars in lost annual revenue in the years ahead.

St Johns County, FL · 3d

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Keystone Heights council moves ahead with special assessments after Amendment 3 approval

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, Fla. (WCJB) - The Keystone Heights City Council voted 4-1 to move ahead with the process of creating special assessments to pay for some city services. The approval of Amendment 3 in last week’s general election is forcing local governments to take a closer look at their budgets.

Keystone Heights, FL · 3d

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Putnam County Weighs Budget Committee as Amendment 3 Tax Cuts Loom

Putnam County commissioners are weighing whether to form a committee to help examine county finances and recommend budget cuts now that Florida voters have approved a constitutional amendment that will shrink local property tax collections starting in 2027. The proposal emerged as county leaders began grappling with what the measure will mean for services like police, public works and sanitation that rely heavily on property tax revenue.

Putnam County, FL · 1d

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Plans move forward for Silverleaf high school

Free local news and info, in your inbox at 6 a.m. M-F. The St. Johns County School Board has approved plans for a new high school in the sprawling Silverleaf community, with plans to open the school in time for the 2029-30 school year. The school district is moving along...

St Johns County, FL · 1d

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Parents of St. Johns County school custodian held by ICE say they’re holding on to hope

A St. Johns County family was split apart nearly three months ago, when the parents of a 29-year-old Leonel Armando Bolivar Linares say their son was taken into ICE custody while on his way to work as a school district custodian.

St Johns County, FL · 2d

The St. Augustine Record

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Help the Saint Augustine Stocking Elves fill gifts

The Saint Augustine Stocking Elves is accepting monetary and Amazon Wish List donations for their annual mission of stuffing stockings for St. Johns County's kids and teens in need. Founded in 2022, the donation-based organization supports residents through monetary donations and items purchased from the Stocking Elves Amazon Wish List. Stocking Elves assists local children and residents of the Betty Griffin Center , Seamark Ranch , Port in the Storm, Safe Families for Children, Fostering Connections and St. Augustine's United Way of St. Johns and Putnam Counties . "Local businesses, families, friends and kids come together to contribute in different ways," Libby Morin, founder for the county's club told the St. Augustine Record. "No one could do this alone. This is our community taking care of our community." Morin said that the stocking stuffing event (date remains TBD) is led by kids "so that the next generation can learn firsthand the joy of giving back." "Together, we’re making the season brighter, one stocking at a time," she said. Items needed for the stockings include basic toiletries (body wipes, nail clippers, shampoo, soap, deodorant, hairbrushes etc.), hats, gloves, socks, snacks (jerky, gum, chips), gift cards including Starbucks, Chic fil-A and Chipotle,

St Johns County, FL · 1d

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St. Johns County showing up heavy at FHSAA Class 3A boys tournament

St. Johns County will try to flex its golf might Nov. 13-14 at the FHSAA Class 3A state boys golf tournament at the Mission Inn Resort El Campeon Course in Howey-in-the-Hills. A fourth of the 16 qualifying teams are from St. Johns, led by Ponte Vedra, the top team in Class 3A according to the state's iWanamaker rankings. Also in the field are Tocoi Creek (fifth), Beachside (seventh) and Creekside (23rd). All four teams played in District 3-3A (won by Tocoi Creek), advanced to Region 1-3A and are now in the state tournament. St. Johns also has the top-ranked individual in Class 3A, Beachside senior Jaspreet Kondal. Tocoi Creek has two top-10 players, No. 4 Ambrose Kinnare and No. 8 Brady Dougan , and No. 2 Maxwell Morgan leads Ponte Vedra. However, the area teams still need to show up for 36 holes. Lake Mary muscled through the St. Johns County Armada to win the Region 1-3A Tournament last week in Port Orange and enters the state tournament ranked fourth overall. The Sharks, who won seven state titles in a row and nine overall, last won in Class 2A in 2023. Ponte Vedra won one Class 3A state title in

St Johns County, FL · 1d

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Auditions happening for show to celebrate school’s anniversary

Palatka Junior-Senior High School’s musical theater program is inviting students in seventh through 12th grade to audition for “Disney’s Dare to Dream Jr.,” a musical revue celebrating the school’s 50th anniversary. Students from any school, including home-school students, are welcome to audition. No previous theater...

Palatka, FL · 1d

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Winn-Dixie Continues Commitment To Florida Communities with $50,000 Disaster Relief Donation; Raymond Rhee Shares

JACKSONVILLE, FL - The Winn-Dixie Company continues to build on a year of growth and transformation, advancing its commitment to Florida through new store openings, ongoing investments and initiatives designed to strengthen its position as the state's hometown grocer. With more than a century of history in Florida, the Jacksonville-based company remains focused on expanding its presence, enhancing its neighborhood stores and delivering the fresh products, exceptional service and everyday value that generations of customers have come to trust.

Florida · 3d