Furever Friends

Melvin is a  handsome, sweet ginger and white boy. Melvin was a neighborhood boyfriend who got beat up a lot. He ended up at a high-kill shelter and was pulled by Mayport Cats. He’s about 2 years old, loves dogs, is sedate and doesn’t eat much ... low maintenance.

Late fees suspended on St. Johns County utility bills

The St. Johns County Utility Department is suspending late fees on utility bills, effective immediately, in an attempt to ease financial strain on families and businesses impacted by COVID-19. In addition, the Utility Department will not disconnect services on accounts with an outstanding balance.

Beaches businesses find creative alternatives

Beaches business owners are finding creative ways to stay connected and remain afloat during the indefinite COVID-19 closures.

Closures and cancellations

AAA has suspended physical access to branches by members and the general public. Care care facilities in Florida will remain open, but the waiting room will not be available for public use. Visit AAA.com for updates.

Duval County expands laptop distribution

To speed up the distribution of laptops to students who need them, Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) is expanding the times and distribution locations. Laptops can now be checked out at 10 school locations. The pick-up day and time are determined by student's last name.

St. Johns County updates

Additional St. Johns County COVID-19 response measures (released March 23) In response to the impacts of COVID-19 in the community, St. Johns County is taking additional measures to ensure the health, safety and welfare of residents, visitors and workforce.

Leader office will be closed Thursdays and Fridays

During the pandemic, The Beaches Leader/Ponte Vedra Leader will be continuing to provided coverage to the Beaches community. For the health and safety of our staff and the community, our offices will be closed to walk-ins on Thursdays and Fridays until further notice.

Fletcher JV baseball players shop for elderly

With baseball on hold, a few members of the Fletcher junior varsity boys baseball team took to Walmart to shop and create bags of necessities for the elderly patients at Heartland.

St. Johns County, WSOS to host COVID-19 updates

St. Johns County has partnered with WSOS 99.5 FM/1170 AM to host St. Johns County Today COVID-19 Updates at 8:30 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday Cohosted by Michael Ryan, St.

Race Track Road at Veterans Parkway turn lane construction starts

Construction began on a right-turn lane on eastbound Race Track Road at Veterans Parkway March 25, with an anticipated completion in July. This capital improvement project is a transportation upgrade needed for the major intersection. Periodic lane closures are anticipated during construction.