Pier entranceway plans presented

The proposed entranceway design for the Jacksonville Beach pier was presented to the city council July 15 by planners Dix Hite.

Atlantic Beach to spend $50,000 to 'rebrand' the city

The Atlantic Beach City Commission recently approved an agreement for a $50,000 Community Branding and Signage Initiative to develop a more consistent brand across the city.

Hotel, retail proposed south of Target center

A 120-room hotel and commercial space are planned for a 4.3 acre site along State Road A1A, just south of the county line. Jacksonville-based Sleiman Enterprises has submitted plans proposing a retail, office and hotel development to be called the Villages of Ponte Vedra. The St.

Train enclosure gets refurbished

The building that encloses the iconic 1911 steam locomotive at Pablo Historical Park is being refurbished with some help from the county.

St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners July 2 meeting canceled

The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners regularly scheduled meeting on July 2 has been canceled due to the Independence Day holiday. The next regular meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m. on July 16. For more information, call 904-209-0300.

Volunteers inspire and grow at Cultural Center

The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach (CCPVB) is filled with a flurry of activity as instructors, volunteers, and young artists spend the summer creating at summer arts camps and workshops.

Woman killed in bus accident

Dozens of friends and family of the Mayport woman killed June 22 in a freak bus accident gathered at dusk June 24 to remember their daughter, mother, neighbor and friend.

Man with gun and drugs arrested

James Jay Donovan, 40, of Ponte Vedra Beach was arrested June 21 in the 200 block of Landrum Lane for possessing of cocaine and trespassing on school property with a weapon or firearm, both third-degree felonies.

Commissioner says Atlantic Beach needs a parking policy

Atlantic Beach needs a parking policy. That is what Commissioner Cindy Anderson called for June 24. She noted the city recently fenced off some parking near 18th Street without commission approval and said she believes the commission should be setting the policy.

Eligible homeowners encouraged to register for assistance through St. Johns County Hurricane Housing Recovery Program

St. Johns County homeowners who experienced home damage from Hurricane Matthew and have unmet recovery needs still have time to register for assistance through Restore St. Johns: St. Johns County Hurricane Housing Recovery Program. At least $21 million in funds are available to help eligible St.