River City Plus: BTS with Broadway at the Beach!
Jason Woods brings his Off-Broadway show, The Near Disaster of Jasper & Casper, to Gulliford Hall at The Adele Grage Cultural Center in Atlantic Beach (716 Ocean Blvd.) for a limited residency beginning Thursday, April 25th. Jasper is looking for his true family and discovers a blunt witch, a mysterious, articulate dragon, and a purpose he never expected. As Jasper gets closer to the truth, he confronts his own fears, a vicious queen, his brother Casperโs self-obsession, and a heartbreaking path to his own destiny. Award-winning actor Jason Woods morphs into each character with rapid-fire dexterity and heartfelt authenticity on a fantastical adventure for the child in everyone. Performances are Thursday, April 25 at 7:30 P.M., Thursday, May 23 at 7:30 P.M., and Thursday, June 6 at 7:30 P.M. For more information and tickets, please visit www.jasonwoodsproductions.com.
Broadway At The Beach
Jason Woods brings his Off-Broadway show, The Near Disaster of Jasper & Casper, to Gulliford Hall at The Adele Grage Cultural Center in Atlantic Beach (716 Ocean Blvd.) for a limited residency beginning Thursday, April 25th. Jasper is looking for his true family and discovers a blunt witch, a mysterious, articulate dragon, and a purpose he never expected. As Jasper gets closer to the truth, he confronts his own fears, a vicious queen, his brother Casperโs self-obsession, and a heartbreaking path to his own destiny. Award-winning actor Jason Woods morphs into each character with rapid-fire dexterity and heartfelt authenticity on a fantastical adventure for the child in everyone. Performances are Thursday, April 25 at 7:30 P.M., Thursday, May 23 at 7:30 P.M., and Thursday, June 6 at 7:30 P.M. For more information and tickets, please visit www.jasonwoodsproductions.com.
Atlantic Beach City Commission backs effort to keep elementary school open after news of possible closure
The Atlantic Beach City Commission ruled unanimously in support of a proposal requesting the Duval County School Board to ensure that Atlantic Beach Elementary School will remain open after the school board said itโs looking to consolidate and close several schools.
DCPS explores plan to close several schools as enrollment dips due to charter, private school migration
The district is exploring ways to address a $1.4 billion budget gap through consolidation, and Atlantic Beach Elementary School is one of the schools that would close under a proposal under consideration.
The Morning Show welcomes its newest member to the team
As many of you have noticed, we have a new member of the Morning Show team. Meteorologist, Katie Garner, joined us in May. Since she is new to our area, we asked our viewers for some suggestions of places she should visit to get to know Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia better.
Police photos show note written by prominent political donor before he was found dead in Atlantic Beach
Late last year, a prominent Northeast Florida businessman and well-known political donor Kent Stermon was found dead in his truck at the Mayport Post Office in Atlantic Beach. No foul play is suspected.
PossAbilities Plus
PossAbilities Plus is a young nonprofit in Atlantic Beach that helps individuals with autism and related abilities learn job skills and social skills to work in the community. They have a thrift boutique, Tearoom, and Garden. In addition, we offer a social club, music therapy, drama club, and art. There is much more. Rance dropped in to have tea and chat with the founder Susan Peters. www.possabilitiesplus.com
DCPS students have a say in the districtโs direction, thanks to newly resurrected group
Elijah Melendez-Eyster is a senior at Mandarin High School and part of the Jacksonville Association of Governing Students, or โJAGS,โ a recently-rebooted initiative by Duval County Public Schools, aimed at providing students with a direct conduit to the highest offices in the district.
Jacksonville-area beaches reopen, but public urged to keep off dunes, stay out of ocean
Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry announced Friday afternoon that Duval Countyโs beaches are reopening after Ian passed through the area. But while much of Jacksonville was spared by Ian, the storm did do a number on Duval Countyโs shoreline. Beachgoers are also asked to stay off the fragile dunes, and Curry warned people to stay out of the water, as there is a strong rip current risk, along with a high surf advisory.
Neighbor saves lives when apartment building catches fire in Atlantic Beach
An apartment fire that destroyed a six-unit complex on Beach Avenue in Atlantic Beach early Tuesday morning spread to a home that was just 5 feet away, causing severe damage to that home also, the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department said.
Woodpecker chicks rescued by JEA lineworkers last year ready to leave roost
When pileated woodpeckers made a home in a utility pole in Atlantic Beach last year, their drilling damaged the pole to the point it had to be replaced. But when lineworkers put in the new pole, they were careful to preserve the home of the woodpeckers, which are a protected species.
Commission discusses alerting the public of offshore spills following barge crash off Atlantic Beach
The Jacksonville Waterways Commission met Wednesday to talk about better ways to respond to marine incidents like the one last year when thousands of tons of coal ash spilled into the ocean off the coast of Atlantic Beach.
Explainer: Duval County schoolsโ half-cent sales tax vs. millage rate increase
As Duval County Public Schools continues to grapple with a crippling teacher shortage and retention problem, superintendent Diana Greene recommended that the school board consider hiking property taxes by one mill in order to boost salaries, fill the record number of vacant staffing positions and bolster the districtโs arts and athletic programs.
Atlantic Beach police officer honored for saving life of officer who was attacked
Atlantic Beach Police Officer Dustin Joiner on Wednesday received the Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer award for his role in saving the life of fellow officer Tim Stafford after he was brutally attacked outside a restaurant last year.
How one Jacksonville Beach high rise built 45 years ago is renovating to stay safe
While the specific cause of a deadly high-rise condo building collapse in the Miami area is still unknown, a local condominium board leader says the tragedy underscores the vital need for structural maintenance of coastal buildings.
State releases assessment from grounding of barge Bridgeport off Atlantic Beach
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has released the sampling and assessment results that were taken in the waters near where a barge carrying coal ash has been stranded off the coast of Atlantic Beach for months.