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08/09/2025

NASSAU NEWSLINE | The historic Amelia Island Lighthouse reopened Thursday, Aug. 7, after a major restoration. This centuries-old beacon — Florida's oldest and highest elevation lighthouse — is ready to shine bright for another two centuries.

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08/08/2025

CREEKLINE | St. Johns County Schools is launching ParentSquare, a new two-way communication platform replacing the current one-way School Messenger system. The web and app-based platform will allow interactive engagement between the 53,000-student district and families, including surveys, event RSVPs, and volunteer coordination when it goes live this August.

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08/07/2025

PONTE VEDRA NEWSLINE | Marine veteran Mike Dragich founded Project Savior Outdoors three years ago to combat veteran su***de through outdoor experiences and faith-based support. The organization hosts weekly gatherings for 35-45 veterans and first responders, plus hunting and fishing trips that help participants find healing from PTSD.

Read the full story by visiting https://www.floridanewsline.com/ponte-vedra/christian-organization-helps-veterans-fight-the-battle-within/

08/06/2025

CREEKLINE | St. Johns County Clerk Brandon J. Patty is launching Teen Court in August, a diversionary program where students ages 10-17 serve as attorneys, jurors, and court staff in real cases involving first-time juvenile offenders. The restorative justice program helps youth avoid permanent criminal records while giving student volunteers hands-on legal experience.

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https://www.floridanewsline.com/creekline-st-johns/qa-with-st-johns-county-clerk-of-the-circuit-court-and-county-comptroller-brandon-j-patty-9/

08/06/2025

🏡 The iconic Pippi Longstocking house in Fernandina Beach is getting a fresh coat of paint! Owners Cheryl and Bill Hall welcome visitors "several times a day" to this piece of movie history. 🎬

Read the full story https://www.floridanewsline.com/nassau/villa-villekulla-is-getting-a-fresh-up/

Nassau NewsLineBy Julia Roberts The house, known as the Pippi Longstocking house, is located in the Old Town of Fernandina Beach, across the street from Fernandina Plaza

08/06/2025

MANDARIN NEWSLINE | After retiring from CSX, Debbie Holmes found her calling helping human trafficking survivors through Villages of Hope, which is opening 13 homes on Jacksonville's west side. The nonprofit offers a two-year program including trauma recovery, life skills training, and job placement for women escaping trafficking.

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https://www.floridanewsline.com/mandarin/get-to-know-debbie-holmes/

08/05/2025

PONTE VEDRA NEWSLINE | Get to Know ... Susan Shipe Calfee fulfilled her dying mother's wish by completing "The Forces of Bay House," a 465-page historical mystery her mother began in the 1960s. The accomplished singer and author of "St. Augustine A to Z" added 17 chapters to her mother's 22-chapter novel, now available on Amazon and at Ponte Vedra Beach Library.

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https://www.floridanewsline.com/ponte-vedra/get-to-know-susan-shipe-calfee/

08/04/2025

CREEKLINE | Dr. Brennan Asplen brings 37 years of education experience to his new role as St. Johns County Schools superintendent. The former Bartram Trail High School principal is implementing new communication technology and real-time bus tracking while ensuring every senior graduates with a documented future plan.

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07/14/2025

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07/12/2025

CREEKLINE | Angela Soriano founded Celestial Pet Rescue, a foster-based cat rescue managing 20 cats through volunteer families and operating two TNR colonies. The rescue works to control pet overpopulation while giving cats a better chance at adoption.

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07/12/2025

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07/12/2025

BRADFORDVILLE BUGLE | From exotic animal encounters to Japanese fish printing, Leon County Public Library branches are offering dozens of free activities for kids and teens this July. Programs include art adventures, cultural instruments, henna tattoos and audio drama workshops across all locations.

For the full schedule and locations, visit
https://www.floridanewsline.com/bugle/summer-adventures-await-at-leon-county-public-libraries-2/