DOH-St. Johns County Health Department offers drive-thru COVID-19 testing

Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County has expanded COVID-19 Specimen Collection Testing to include those individuals who are asymptomatic (without signs or symptoms of COVID-19) and wish to know their current status.

St. Johns County resumes on-beach driving

St. Johns County resumed on-beach driving May 11 at all beach access ramps where sand conditions permit vehicular access. Implemented in coordination with Florida Department of Health representatives, the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office, the St. Augustine Beach Police Department and St.

Wine Warehouse is giving back

Business is booming at the Wine Warehouse in Atlantic Beach. Owner Mark Graeser knows he is fortunate to have such a solid customer base. He and his wife, Juliann, have decided to give back.

Coast 2 Coast Slingshots gives back to businesses, restaurants

Coast 2 Coast Slingshots organized a cruise-in to give back to the community, and bring awareness to local small businesses and restaurants. The car group plans to support local restaurants in the weeks ahead.

Furever Friends

This is Mr. Fluffy, a super cool dude. This handsome boy  is 2 to 5 years old, neutered and up-to-date on his shots. He showed up at an office complex in really bad shape and was lovingly fostered back to good health by Mayport Cats.

St. Johns County launches first phase of reopening

In consideration of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Executive Order 20-112 outlining Florida’s plan for recovery, St. Johns County is launching a phased reopening approach in collaboration with the city of St. Augustine, the city of St. Augustine Beach, and local health care and law enforcement agencies.

All restrictions on beaches lifted

On May 5, Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry announced that effective May 6, all restrictions on the beach will be lifted. However, social distancing guidelines still apply. Beachgoers are advised to continue to remain six feet apart from other groups and keep group sizes to below 10 people.

Rotary Club of Oceanside-Jacksonville partners with BEAM for 'virtual food drive'

In response to the explosive growth in need, the Rotary Club of Oceanside-Jacksonville has partnered with BEAM to greatly expand its ability to provide fresh and nutritious food to those in need.

Mission House reducing services in light of COVID-19 closings

A daily care center offering access to free meals, showers and medical care to the Beaches homeless population is scaling back its services to keep the doors open and the client needs met during the COVID-19 crisis.

SJC reduces building fees to help businesses recover

In order to help local businesses recover faster from the COVID-19 health emergency, the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners approved a 30 percent reduction to building services fees, fire plan review fees and development review fees. These reductions are effective through Aug., 4.