Jacksonville Beach still dealing with 'cybersecurity event'

A recent "cybersecurity event" continues to impact Jacksonville Beach operations one week after the city was forced to abruptly shut down to address critical “information system issues.” In a statement issued ahead of Feb.

St. Johns County announces public meetings for comprehensive plan update, new strategic plan

As St. Johns County embarks on an aggressive public engagement effort for community participation in an update of its Comprehensive Plan and a new Strategic Plan, meeting dates have been announced, as well as other opportunities to participate. Community meetings will be held from Feb.  20 to Feb.

New Jacksonville Beach attorney scheduled to start in April

Jacksonville Beach officials have moved to appoint the third city attorney in less than three years. The City Council issued a unanimous vote during its Jan. 22 meeting in favor of candidate David Migut of Jacksonville. He is tentatively scheduled to start on April 22.

Fundraiser for Project: Cold Case set in Atlantic Beach

An Atlantic Beach man is helping ensure victims of unsolved murders are not forgotten. Ryan Backmann founded Project: Cold Case, a database for information that could link investigators to cold homicide cases. A fundraiser will be held Feb.

Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra donates to SJC Parks Foundation

A new partnership between the Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra and The St. Johns County Parks Foundation will help fund recreational amenities in the community. As part of this collaboration, the Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra recently presented a donation to the St.

Jacksonville Beach departments closed due to 'cybersecurity event'

Several Jacksonville Beach departments including City Hall abruptly closed early this week to address critical “information system issues.” In a release issued shortly before noon Monday, all city departments were closed to the public “effective immediately” to assess the scope of the system breach.

Sandy Golding is new mayor pro tem of Jacksonville Beach

City Councilor Sandy Golding will serve as the new mayor pro tem in Jacksonville Beach following a tie vote. Golding and fellow Councilor Dan Janson were nominated by the council, with Golding prevailing following a coin toss.

Dora Drive property purchase is paused in Atlantic Beach

Atlantic Beach officials have tabled plans to purchase property on Dora Drive after an environmental study revealed on-site contaminants. City staff planned to acquire the land for the proposed storm water collection project.

Beaches Watch meeting Feb. 7

Beaches Watch will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, to provide information about new legislation impacting the community. The meeting will be held at the Beaches Branch Library, 600 Third St., Neptune Beach.

NEFAR's Pamela Graves wins volunteer award

A local real estate professional has earned the distinction as one of the industry’s top volunteers nationwide.