St. Johns County encourages hurricane preparedness

St. Johns County Emergency Management is actively monitoring potential tropical cyclone nine for local impacts that could occur as early as Sunday, Aug. 2.

Class of 2020 graduates in unique ceremony

After an abrupt end to their senior year, the Fletcher High School Class of 2020 proudly marched across the football field July 27, taking their place in history as a resilient group of seniors who persevered despite the obstacles and uncertainties ahead.

Penman Road gets lighted crosswalks

Lighted crosswalks will improve safety for pedestrians crossing Penman Road – the first lighted pedestrian crosswalk installed at 4th Avenue North is operational.

BEAM's Back to School event is Saturday

The 26th annual Back to School with BEAM event will be hosted “drive through” style from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at Neptune Baptist Church, 407 3rd St. in Neptune Beach. Vehicles will enter into the pickup line from Cherry Street.

Jacksonville Beach seeks involvement for Dial-a-Ride

Jacksonville Beach officials plan to push the other beach cities to help fund the Dial-a-Ride program which provides transportation assistance for the area’s elderly population.

Maintenance tips for a more reliable ride

Your vehicle is a vital piece of transportation for getting you from point A to point B, making it important to keep it in good shape for when you're ready to ride the roads.

Teacher works to develop inclusive curriculum at Mayport Middle School

A Beaches area teacher is working to ensure the stories of community members, past and present, are taught.

Community shows support after officer-involved shooting

The first officer-involved shooting in 20 years occurred in the city of Atlantic Beach July 16. Since the event, the community has rallied in support of the police department, delivering meals and cookies, and raising more than $21,000 in an online fund-raiser.

Beaches COVID testing site works to streamline process

More than 655 tests were conducted during the first week at the new COVID-19 testing site in Neptune Beach. The location, operating in partnership with Telescope Health and the city of Jacksonville, is open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

St. Johns County approves CARES Act funding

The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners approved Phase I of a $46 million CARES Act funding program in response to COVID-19. The program focuses on assistance for small businesses, residents, nonprofit organizations and other COVID-19 response-related projects.