St. Johns County graduating high school seniors have until Wednesday to apply for INK! scholarships, which are run by the St. Johns County Education Foundation. Students can submit a single application online for multiple scholarship opportunities, with award amounts ranging from $1,000 to $3,000. Various scholarships are available for different majors and schools, including the Dr. Wayne Hartley Memorial Scholarship, the Jack Hamilton Wheeler Scholarship, the Laurie Bennett Ellis Scholarship, the David Toner Scholarship, the Tucker McCarty Health Science Scholarship, the MacDonald Family Education Scholarship, the Lieutenant Colonel Sally MacDonald Memorial Scholarship, and the Investing in Kids Jumpstart Scholarships. To…
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St. Augustine Easter Parade May Cause Traffic Delays Due to Increased Pedestrians
A free shuttle service will be available with extended hours on April 8th from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. due to parking restrictions, road closures, and detours for the St. Augustine Easter Parade. Several streets will be closed to vehicular traffic during the parade, and visitors are encouraged to take advantage of the free park and ride shuttle service available from three parking locations outside of the downtown area. The shuttle’s drop-off and pick-up location is the Visitor Information Center. For more information about the event and the shuttle service, visit www.OldestCityEaster.org and www.CityStAug.com/Shuttle. CLICK TO READ SOURCE Images/Source: www.actionnewsjax.com
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WWII Navy Veteran, 100, Honored by St. Johns County for Surviving Midway and Other Battles
John L. Patton, a 100-year-old Navy veteran who served in World War II’s Pacific Theater, was honored by St. Johns County and local military organizations. Patton survived some of the most significant battles of the war, including the Battle of Midway, the torpedoing of the USS Saratoga, the Battle of the Eastern Solomons, and the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands, earning six Bronze Stars before he turned 20. After retiring as a chief petty officer at Naval Air Station Jacksonville in 1961, he joined the federal civil service for another 16 years. Patton turned 100 on March 23 and…
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WWII Navy Veteran Celebrated in St. Johns County with 100th Birthday Bash and Honorary Ceremony
A 100-year-old World War II Navy veteran was honored in St. Johns County with a celebration of his service. Photos of the event were shared. CLICK TO READ SOURCE Images/Source: www.jacksonville.com