St. Johns County Public Libraries begin phased reopening for essential services on May 19

St. Johns County Public Library branches will reopen for expanded essential services at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19. Services provided in this phase will include returns, grab-and-go service and computer usage up to one hour. Staff will assist with material searches and holds.

St. Johns County Utilities recommends freshening water systems before reopening buildings

St. Johns County Utilities recommends following EPA guidelines when reopening buildings that have been closed for an extended period of time.

Jacksonville Beach discusses future of July 4 fireworks

Plans for a Fourth of July fireworks display may fizzle as the state of emergency is now in place through July 7.

St. Johns County students receive Junior ROWITA honor

Each year, the St. Johns Cultural Council awards its Junior ROWITA (Recognizing Outstanding Women in the Arts) fellowship to female high school residents of St. Johns County who have excelled in visual, performing or literary arts.

Fire Watch launches Watch Stander program

The Fire Watch, Northeast Florida’s community-based initiative to end veteran suicide, announces the launch of the new Watch Stander program. More than 6,000 U.S. veterans take their lives each year. More than 500 of those occur in Florida annually.

Shop & Dine St. Johns County campaign launched to support local businesses and dining establishments

St. Johns County has launched Shop & Dine St. Johns County, a program encouraging patrons to support the local community by shopping and dining within St. Johns County. Shop & Dine St.

Baptist Health adult hospitals receive 'A' ratings

All four Baptist Health adult hospitals – Baptist Jacksonville, Baptist South, Baptist Nassau and Baptist Beaches – have received "A" ratings in the spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing achievements in providing the safest health care for patients.

Hubbard House services available by text

Hubbard House has announced that in addition to being available by phone, the 24/7 Domestic Violence Hotline services are now available through text messaging.

Ponte Vedra Woman's Club giving hope

The Ponte Vedra Woman's Club had to cancel its last fund-raiser, which was Caribbean Night scheduled for May 2. To help make up for the loss, the club’s ways and means chairs set up a GoFundMe page to help the five charities the club supports.

Beaches Museum seeking historical Beaches items

With residents spending more time at home to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19, the Beaches Museum is asking the community to be on the lookout for items with historical significance to the Beaches.