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Bridge, Battle, Baseball: Bill Spates shares WWII lessons with a new generation

By Tracy McCormick-Dishmaneditor@floridanewsline.com At 101 years old, Bill Spates has vivid memories of his service in World War II—building pontoon bridges under enemy fire and...

Local veteran brings navy boat back to life

By Lawrence P. Dukes I am a retired U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. and former nuclear reactor operator. I'm also the owner of Dubuque, a 36-foot...

Makeover or Mate: Fernandina Beach City Commission discusses future of Peg Leg Pete

By Kate Kimmel Downtown District Manager Lisa Finkelstein outlined three options for the future of the Peg Leg Pete statue at Tuesday’s Fernandina Beach City...

Q&A with Jacksonville City Council Member Michael Boylan, District 6

Q: Last council meeting ran longer than usual. What made it so contentious? A: The meeting extended beyond our typical timeframe due to two J...

Q&A with St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller Brandon J. Patty

Q. What services does your office offer in recognition of Veterans Day? A. To honor the brave men and women who have served our nation,...

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