Salvation Army joins forces with Walmart to 'Stuff the Bus' for kids in need

Walmart and The Salvation Army are teaming up to provide new school supplies to local children in need during the “Stuff the Bus” campaign event at local Walmarts Aug. 7 through 9. For kids preparing for the upcoming school year, school supplies remain critical to their success.

Jacksonville Beach in 'sound financial condition'

Jacksonville Beach is in sound financial condition despite the economic fallout associated with COVID-19. City Manager Mike Staffopoulos said budget assumptions for the 2021 fiscal year were abandoned as the pandemic took hold.

Camera upgrades will improve coverage, safety

Upgrades to the downtown camera system will improve coverage and public safety especially during crowded events in Jacksonville Beach.

Pathways will connect to parks, shops, oceanfront

A proposed network of multi-use pathways will connect joggers, bicyclists and walkers to parks, shops and the oceanfront in Jacksonville Beach.

Cultural Center at PVB to pursue selling building

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach is pursuing the sale of its building. The center has canceled fall exhibits and reduced class sizes for the rest of 2020 until further notice.

Comfort food is on the rise

As families spend more time at home, Americans are finding comfort in a surprising source: bread. In fact, a 20-year trend of declining grain food consumption has been reversed.

COVID-19 Drive-thru Testing at Flagler Hospital resumes

The COVID-19 Drive-thru Testing Site located at Flagler Hospital resumed operations at 7 a.m. today, August 4. A partnership with St. Johns County, the testing site is located in Parking Lot B and is available from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.

St. Johns County Beaches open to swimming and on-beach driving

All Tropical Storm Isaias-related prohibitions on swimming at St. Johns County beaches, including the Fort Matanzas National Monument beaches, have been lifted today, August 4. Beach visitors are asked to exercise caution when swimming.

Student activities canceled

Duval County Public Schools has announced that student activities, including summer camps, athletic practices and school meal service, are canceled today, Aug. 3, as a precaution due to possible severe weather. Visit www.duvalschools.org for information and updates.

St. Johns County providing free sandbags to residents

St. Johns County is providing free sandbags at six locations throughout the county in preparation for Hurricane Isaias. The sand and the bags will be provided free of charge to residents. Residents must provide their own transportation and shovels, and will be responsible for filling their own bags.