Three new trustees to join MSD board

St. Johns County Commissioners seat 1, 3 and 5 have been named following Tuesday's primary election.  Seat 1 incumbent Jimmy Johns will remain on the board for another term, earning 62.59 percent of the votes, compared to opponent Al Abbatiello, who earned 37.41 percent.

Atlantic Beach police chief plans to depart

Less than two years after he became Atlantic Beach’s police chief, Michael Deal has notified the city he plans to take a comparable job in Winter Park. Deal, who worked previously in Altamonte, notified his officers Aug.

Great Ponte Vedra Paddle benefits HEAL

The Fifth Annual Great Ponte Vedra Paddle will take place on Labor Day, Sept. 5. The event was founded in 2012 by Dana Current, who sits on the Board of Directors of The HEAL (Healing Every Autistic Life) Foundation.

Jax Beach has briefing on Hurricane Hermine

The city of Jacksonville Beach held a briefing overview Thursday at 4 p.m. to provide information on Tropical Storm Hermine, which, with further strengthening, is forecasted to become a hurricane prior to landfall.

City continues preparations for possible impacts of tropical storm

The Jacksonville area remains under a tropical storm warning. The storm is expected to impact the Jacksonville area late tonight and into Friday afternoon, with the greatest threat during the pre-dawn hours.

Duval, St. Johns County schools closed Friday

Due to the progression of Tropical Storm Hermine, Duval County Public Schools is closing all schools and offices, and canceling all after-school activities and extended day care, on Friday, Sept. 2. The make-up day will be announced to parents later this month. Additionally, all St.

Mayor declares state of emergency for Jacksonville Beach

Due to Tropical Storm Hermine, Jacksonville Beach Mayor Charlie Latham has declared a state of emergency for the city of Jacksonville Beach as of Sept. 1 at 5 p.m. The declaration is intended to enhance the city’s ability to deal with the storm, and the ability to seek aid if needed.

Mayor to declare state of emergency for Jacksonville Beach

Due to Tropical Storm Hermine, Jacksonville Beach Mayor Charlie Latham will declare a state of emergency for the city of Jacksonville Beach today at 5 p.m. The declaration is intended to enhance the city’s ability to deal with the storm, and the ability to seek aid if needed.

Floodplain map open house cancelled due to weather

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has cancelled the floodplain map open house scheduled for 4 p.m. this evening at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall due to inclement weather as a result of Tropical Storm Hermine. Additional meetings will be scheduled in the near future.

St. Johns County monitoring and preparing for Tropical Storm Hermine 

St. Johns County Administration, the Emergency Management Division and all departments are proactively monitoring the progress of Tropical Storm Hermine and preparing for the impact it will have on the community. The county is working closely with local service agencies including the St.