Passive park coming to Jacksonville Beach

A new passive park is coming to South Jacksonville Beach. Located at the northeast and southeast corner of South Beach Parkway and Jacksonville Drive, the site includes two parcels originally acquired by the city for stormwater drainage improvements.

Exhibit at Adele Grage Cultural Center features disappearing structures in Atlantic Beach

The changing face of Atlantic Beach is the focus of an exhibit at the city’s Adele Grage Cultural Center. Artist Jesse Dattilo explored the timely trend of new architecture replacing the homes of past eras in her new exhibit titled “Vanishing Atlantic Beach.

St. Johns County adopts golf cart ordinance

At the Jan. 16, 2024, St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) regular meeting, the BOCC voted 5-0 to adopt Ordinance No. 2018-42 regarding the regulation of the operation of golf carts, low-speed vehicles and mini trucks within St.

Cold night shelter to open in St. Augustine

Due to forecasts of low temperatures nearing 30 degrees Fahrenheit, a cold night shelter will open Jan. 16 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church of St. Augustine, located at 118 King St., St. Augustine. The shelter information is also available as a recording on the St.

Atlantic Beach launches bike owner database

A new database will help reunite Atlantic Beach residents with their stolen bicycles.

Jacksonville Beach working to address Urban Trails Project concerns

City leaders in Jacksonville Beach are giving a controversial project a second look after residents voiced concerns about the plan. During a City Council briefing Monday, officials addressed the widespread opposition to the Urban Trails Project.

Former Jacksonville Beach police officer cycles across U.S.

Former Jacksonville Beach Police Sgt. Jose Medina arrived at the Lifeguard Station at 2 Oceanfront in Jacksonville Beach Jan. 9 after 145 days of cycling across country to raise awareness for pediatric cancer. In August, Medina set out to ride from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Mexico.

New board will work to protect Neptune Beach architecture

A new volunteer board is taking steps to preserve and protect historic architecture in Neptune Beach. The Historic Subcommittee of the Community Development Board was established to create an inventory of existing structures that meet the criteria of “historic” development.

St. Johns County closing offices, beach driving

Based on the latest forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) – Jacksonville, St. Johns County is announcing it will close its government offices at 1 p.m. today in the interest of public safety. County operations will resume standard hours tomorrow morning. St.

St. Johns County issues Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday office hours

All departments of the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners, St.