St. Johns County holding public auction May 11

St. Johns County will auction its surplus goods to the public on Saturday, May 11, at 2416 Dobbs Road in St. Augustine. The revenue generated from the auction goes into the county’s general fund. An early preview will be held Friday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the same location.

St. Johns County announces temporary closure of County Road 208

St. Johns County will temporarily close County Road 208 from 5 p.m. May 31st to 7 a.m. June 11 to install new water and reclaimed transmission lines across the road.

United Way of St. Johns County announces Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program funds

United Way of St. Johns County recently announced that $37,503 in federal funds have been awarded to St. Johns County through Phase 41 of the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program. A local board made up of county, city and human services agencies, along with United Way of St.

Ponte Vedra Beach included in St. Johns County's $588 million capital investment

At the May 7 Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting for St.

Bed and breakfast proposed for Neptune Beach home

The Neptune Beach Community Development Board will consider a request to convert a residential home into a bed and breakfast. Douglas Driver III is seeking approval for an application for a preliminary development plan to establish the Driver Inn at 108 Orange St.

Former Jax Beach city clerk faces drug charges

A former Jacksonville Beach city clerk and her son are each facing felony drug charges after federal investigators intercepted a delivery of illegal drugs shipped from California to Jacksonville Beach.

Ponte Vedra Concert Hall closes for renovations

A $10 million project to renovate the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall is under way. The concert venue closed its doors May 1 to make way for the improvements, which will take up to a year to complete.

Electric bike safety concerns addressed in Neptune Beach

Neptune Beach police are addressing safety concerns over the growing use of electric bikes along sidewalks and roadways.

Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library closing for roof replacement

The Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library will close temporarily for roof replacement Monday, May 6. In addition, the book drop will be inaccessible and donations will not be accepted at this location.

St. Johns County announces new citizens academy

St. Johns County will launch a new citizens academy called SJC 101. The program invites citizens to participate in activities and presentations to learn more about county government. Citizens can register at www.sjcfl.us/sjc101.