St. Johns County closures and cancellations in response to Hurricane Matthew 

St. Johns County is preparing for major Hurricane Matthew and the impacts it will have on the community. The St. Johns County Emergency Operations center has activated the Citizen Information Line. Residents with questions about Hurricane Matthew may call 904-824-5550 for more information.

UNF cancels classes

The University of North Florida Crisis Management Team is cancelling all classes and student events which begin after 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, and cancelling all classes and student activities scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 6, Friday, Oct. 7, and Saturday, Oct. 8.

St. Johns County re-entry passes no longer available

Due to the approach of Hurricane Matthew, offices of the St. Johns County Tax Collector have run out of residential re-entry passes. “The passes are useful but not necessary,” said St. Johns County Tax Collector Dennis W. Hollingsworth, CFC.

FSCJ closes

Based on the recent information from the city of Jacksonville Emergency Operations Center and the threat of worsening weather conditions, Florida State College at Jacksonville Administration and the Collegewide Emergency Management Team has determined to close all FSCJ campuses and centers today,...

St. Johns County issues emergency declaration in preparation for Hurricane Matthew 

St. Johns County is preparing for major Hurricane Matthew and the impacts it will have on the community. The St. Johns County Emergency Operations center has activated the Citizen Information Line. Residents with questions about Hurricane Matthew may call 904-824-5550 for more information.

Price gouging hotline activated

Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi has activated the state's price gouging hotline following Gov. Rick Scott's declaration of a state of emergency. During a declared state of emergency, businesses can not drastically increase prices on essential commodities like food, gas, water and hotel rooms.

Finalize emergency preparedness plans

With Hurricane Matthew’s projected path continuing toward Florida, Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater is urging Floridians to make sure they are prepared for the storm.

Ponte Vedra Beach Library cancels event

All Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library programs starting through Saturday are canceled due to the weather.

Schools close due to hurricane

Due to the progression of Hurricane Matthew, Duval County Public Schools is closing all schools and offices, and canceling all after-school activities and extended day care, on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 6 and 7. Visit dcps.duvalschools.org for more information. All St.

St. Johns County provides free sandbags to residents in preparation for Hurricane Matthew

St. Johns County is providing free sandbags beginning at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5, at five locations throughout the county for the public in preparation for Hurricane Matthew. The sand and the bags will be provided free of charge.