Death investigation turned over to St. Johns Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Unit

An early morning investigation Sunday into what was initially believed to be a fatal hit-and-run on A1A has been turned over to the Major Crimes Unit with the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office. Police responded to a report of a body found alongside the roadway just south of J. Turner Butler Blvd.

All Feb. 5, 8 and 10 St. Johns County COVID-19 vaccination appointments full

All 3,900 appointments to receive COVID-19 vaccinations from St. Johns County on Feb. 5, 8 and 10 have been filled. Additional appointments will become available when St. Johns County receives more vaccines from the state of Florida. For more information, call the St.

Teacher's assistant at Neptune Beach Elementary succumbs to COVID-19

A local teacher’s assistant has died due to COVID-19 complications. Jeanne Martin, 56, was a paraprofessional teacher at Neptune Beach Elementary. She succumbed to the virus Jan. 18 after recently testing positive.

Group working to bring music back to SeaWalk Pavilion

With the country still working back towards normalcy, concerts and other live music events have largely remained silent. Producers with Jax Beach Festivals are rolling out an updated schedule of events to bring music back to the SeaWalk Pavilion this year.

Annual Run with a Mission set for Feb. 27

The 8th Annual Faithful Servant Missions Run with a Mission 5k, 10k and one-mile fun run will be held Saturday, Feb. 27, at 8:30 a.m. through the Nocatee Greenway Trails. Presented by Happy Trails 4x4, this race helps support programs of Faithful Servant Missions in Costa Rica.

Cold night shelter opens at Oceanside Christian Church

Responding to reports of an overnight freeze warning, volunteers rushed to open the cold night shelter Tuesday at Oceanside Christian Church. The west Atlantic Beach church made the decision to open its doors as temperatures were expected to dip below 40 degrees.

Overcoming the mask

It can be challenging to communicate through masks, six feet of social distance, physical barriers and other factors due to COVID-19 that have changed daily life. For people with hearing loss, this is an especially challenging time.

St. Johns County COVID-19 vaccination registration opens 9 a.m. Feb. 4

St. Johns County received an allotment of 3,900 Pfizer vaccines from the state of Florida this week. Registration will open at 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, for vaccination appointments Feb. 5, 8 and 10. You may schedule an appointment by visiting tinyurl.com/y52tcoaz or by calling the St.

St. Johns County/St. Johns County School Board having joint meeting

The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is hosting a joint meeting with the St. Johns County School Board at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, at the St. Johns County Administration Building, 500 San Sebastian View.

VA Offering COVID-19 vaccinations to veterans

The North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System is now offering the COVID-19 vaccination to veterans who receive care at the VA and are in the following professions: • Fire fighters • Police officers • Corrections officers • Food and agricultural workers • United States Postal Service...