Neptune Beach considers parking changes in business district

Property owners in Neptune Beach will soon have the option to pay a fee to waive required off-street parking in the Central Business District.

St. Johns County to present 2024 legislative priorities at annual legislative delegation meeting

The annual St. Johns County Legislative Delegation meeting will take place Oct. 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the St. Johns County Auditorium, located at 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine. The chair or vice chair of the St.

Swimmers still enjoy the Beaches Aquatic Center

For 60 years, the Beaches Aquatic Center has provided a foundation for kids – and adults – to learn how to swim. Today, not much has changed. Swimmers of all ages enjoy the facility, including its 220,000-gallon heated pool and fitness room year-round, whether for recreation or just for fun.

Beaches Watch hosting scam protection meeting

Beaches Watch will host a “Protect Yourself from Scams” meeting Wednesday, Oct. 4, at 7 p.m. at the Community Room of the Beaches Branch Library, 600 Third St., Neptune Beach. The meeting is open to the public.

WJCT Public Media announces third season of 'What’s Health Got to Do With It?'

WJCT Public Media recently announced the third season of “What’s Health Got To Do With It?” which began Sept. 23. The weekly, hour-long program examines where healthcare intersects with daily life, and guides listeners through an increasingly convoluted medical bureaucracy.

St. Johns County approves Fiscal Year 2024 Budget

The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Budget of $1,665,664,624 and unanimously approved a flat millage rate for FY24 at the Sept. 19 BOCC special meeting.

Arson investigation under way in Neptune Beach

A Neptune Beach neighborhood is on edge following a series of bizarre fires and other property damage. Residents on Nightfall Drive and Kings Road captured surveillance footage of an unknown male suspect setting fires outside of several different homes.

St. Johns County approves partnership with SJC Cultural Events, Inc., St. Augustine Amphitheatre and Ponte Vedra Concert Hall operation and management

At the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) regular meeting Sept. 19, the BOCC unanimously approved a public-private partnership with SJC Cultural Events, Inc. (SJCCE). Effective Oct. 1, SJCCE will oversee the operation and management of the St.

Murder suspect fighting extradition

The suspect accused of being involved in Jared Bridegan's murder is fighting extradition from Washington. Shanna Gardner, 36, moved to Washington with the two children she shared with Bridegan after her ex-husband’s murder. Florida Gov.

St. Johns County approves amendments to ordinances to strengthen protection from sexual offenders, predators

The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) at its Sept.