Atlantic Beach votes to appoint Killingsworth city manager

Following a lengthy selection process, Atlantic Beach has hired a new city manager. The Atlantic Beach City Commission voted unanimously Aug. 22 to appoint Bill Killingsworth, director of the Jacksonville Planning and Development Department, to the position.

Beaches Watch hosting state of schools meeting

Beaches Watch will host a “state of our schools” meeting Wednesday, Sept. 6, at 7 p.m. in the Community Room of the Beaches Branch Library, 600 Third St., Neptune Beach. The meeting is open to the public.

WJCT Public Media partners with Kids Hope Alliance to present Family & Community Learning Workshops

WJCT Public Media, in partnership with Kids Hope Alliance (KHA), will present a series of Family & Community Learning Workshops through May 2024.

Atlantic Beach partnership with Boys and Girls Club a success

Now in its second week in Atlantic Beach, the city’s partnership with the Boys and Girl Club is gaining momentum at the Gail Baker Community Center. With nearly 70 enrollees, the program is already exceeding the number of families served by the city throughout the summer. “They started on Aug.

St. Johns County announces Labor Day holiday office hours

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

Water management district offices reopen as damage assessments begin

Hurricane Idalia quickly made its way across the state Aug. 30, leaving minimal damage across the St. Johns River Water Management District’s 18-county region.

St. Johns County announces updates to public services

St. Johns County is announcing updates to public services in the wake of Hurricane Idalia. The St. Johns County Emergency Operations Center, including the Emergency Management Citizen Information Line, will deactivate at 6 p.m. Government Offices     •    All St.

St. Johns County lifts mandatory evacuation order

Effective immediately, St. Johns County is lifting the mandatory evacuation order previously issued for all people living in low-lying, flood-prone areas, or on a boat, in a mobile home, recreational vehicle, camper, or similar conveyance. St.

JTA suspends ferry, bus and Skyway services

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority has suspended the St. Johns River Ferry service. Also suspended are JTA bus routes, ReadiRide, Express Select, Skyway and paratransit. Additional, the administrative offices are closed. For updates, visit www.jtafla.com.

St. Johns County under tornado watch

The National Weather Service-Jacksonville has issued a tornado watch for all of St. Johns County in anticipation of the impacts of Hurricane Idalia. St. Johns County Emergency Management (SJCEM) is monitoring the storm and will provide updates as they are made available.