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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Over 25 local breweries and businesses will participate in St. Johns Riverkeeper campaign
St. Johns Riverkeeper (SJRK) celebrates the organization's 25th anniversary by announcing a two-month campaign, 25 Taps for the St. Johns. 'We launched 25 Taps in celebration of our anniversary, but this is also an initiative to highlight the numerous outstanding breweries that exist in the watershed of the St. Johns River and the importance of clean water,' says Dryden Mills, Community Engagement Specialist for St. Johns Riverkeeper. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< 'After all, you can't have good beer or a healthy river without clean water.' The campaign is a virtual passport challenge, with more than 25 local breweries and businesses participating. The challenge begins on Sunday, June 1, and people can now sign up for a free digital passport. [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] 'We are excited to be a part of 25 Taps for the St. Johns, and to continue to support a local organization and river that we love through sharing what we love - great beer!' said Lindsay Hawkins, General Manager at Intuition Ale Works. 'We'll be hosting the celebration after the campaign on August 3 and can't wait to bring everyone together for a clean and healthy St. Johns River.' [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] At the end of the campaign, participants will be entered into a drawing, and the winner, who is picked will receive an eco-tour or fishing charter with their friends on St. Johns River. 'For 25 years, St. Johns RIVERKEEPER has served as a voice and advocate for our river and the communities that benefit from this important waterway. So many local businesses and breweries that love our river have supported us along the way. We can't wait to raise a glass together for the river, and cheers to 25 years!' said Jimmy Orth, executive director for SJRK. To join the challenge, click here. Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Beloved manatee dies after 54+ years due to watercraft collision
Paddy Doyle, a beloved manatee and long-term adoptee with the Save the Manatee Club, died from a collision with a watercraft near Jacksonville in April, according to officials. Paddy was one of the oldest documented manatees, having first been spotted at Blue Spring in 1971 before it became a protected sanctuary. Save the Manatee Club's Manatee Specialist, Wayne Hartley, remembers him as one of the first 18 manatees studied when genealogical research began there in 1980. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< He would visit Blue Spring every winter and summer months, and appeared in mating herds in Lake Monroe. 'Over the course of his lifetime, he dodged countless boats, adjusted to a changing environment as development in Florida expanded and experienced many changes to the environment of the St. Johns River that he was born into,' said STMC. [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] Over the years, additional protections to preserve manatees were implemented at Blue Spring and St. Johns River. 'Paddy Doyle is leaving behind a lasting legacy and will be sorely missed by so very many.' Below is a tribute video created by the Save The Manatee Club: [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Yahoo
Water rescue along the St. Johns River results in one injury
On Saturday, officials promptly responded to a water rescue situation on the St. Johns River following reports that a person was injured after jumping from the rear of a boat. The map below provides a clearer view of the incident's location. The water rescue occurred approximately at 5:02 p.m. near Lemon Bluff Road, just outside a docking station for the river. Officials report that the person injured during the water rescue was safely brought to shore, where a team assessed their condition. The injured person was retrieved from the water, conscious and were ultimately taken to the hospital after the additional information has been disclosed at this time. However, Channel 9 will provide updates on the story as here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live. Officials report that the person injured during the water rescue was safely brought to shore, where a team assessed their condition. The injured person was retrieved from the water, conscious and alert. They were ultimately taken to the hospital after the incident. No additional information has been disclosed at this time. However, Channel 9 will provide updates on the story as provided. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Yahoo
Human remains wash ashore from St. Johns River onto Fleming Island property
The Clay County Sheriff's Office said it's investigating the discovery of human remains found on a property Wednesday in Fleming Island. The homeowner called 911 just after 5 p.m. regarding the remains found at the bulkhead of their residence along the St. Johns River. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< 'CCSO Patrol units, detectives and our dive team responded to the 3200 block of US17 near the Doctors Lake bridge and began their investigation,' a sheriff's office news release states. The remains were sent to the medical examiners office, 'to assist with our investigation and help determine a cause of death,' the news release states. [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
