Care and support for unsheltered available as area prepares for Hurricane Idalia

As the city of Jacksonville braces for Hurricane Idalia, comprehensive care and support will be provided to unhoused and unsheltered neighbors. Details and locations of services available: • LaVilla School of the Arts 501 N. Davis St.

St. Johns County issues mandatory evacuation

St. Johns County is issuing a mandatory evacuation order effective 5 p.m. Aug. 29 for everyone living in low-lying, flood-prone areas; or on a boat, mobile home, recreational vehicle, camper or similar conveyance. The county will open two storm shelters to the public Aug. 29 at 5 p.m.

Affected by Tropical Storm Idalia:

Residential garbage customers in Duval County who are normally serviced on Wednesdays will be serviced Saturday, Sept. 2, instead. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday customers remain unaffected (subject to change). St.

St. Johns County announces updates to services

Ahead of Tropical Storm Idalia, St. Johns County is announcing updates to services for residents. Government Offices     •    All St. Johns County government offices will be closed on Wednesday, Aug. 30.     •    All city of St. Augustine government offices will close on Tuesday, Aug. 29, at 3 p.m.

Beach driving in St. Johns County restricted ahead of Tropical Storm Idalia

In anticipation of Tropical Storm Idalia, St. Johns County Beach Services is providing the following updates for beach driving and St. Johns County Pier operations: • As of Aug.

Duval County, St. Johns County public schools closing due to Idalia

Duval County Public Schools will be closed Tuesday through Thursday, Aug. 29 through 31, due to Tropical Storm Idalia. Visit dcps.duvalschools.org for updates. All St. Johns County (SJC) School District schools and district offices will be closed Wednesday, Aug. 30, due to the storm.

St. Johns County under Tropical Storm Watch

The National Hurricane Center issued a Tropical Storm Watch for St. Johns County Aug. 28, at 11 a.m. in anticipation of Tropical Storm Idalia. St. Johns County Emergency Management (SJCEM) is monitoring the storm and will provide updates as they are made available.

St. Johns County providing free sandbags in preparation for Tropical Storm Idalia

St. Johns County is providing free sandbags starting at noon Aug. 28 at six locations throughout the county in preparation for Tropical Storm Idalia. The sand and bags are provided free of charge.

Glow Yoga set for Aug. 31

Jax Fray is hosting a glow-in-the-dark yoga class Thursday, Aug. 31, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Seawalk Pavilion, 75 1st St. N. in Jacksonville Beach. Glow accessories will be provided; bring your own yoga mat. Registration is required; visit Jaxfray.com/events to register.

Coastal Friends hosting CEO of First Coast No More Homeless Pets

Coastal Friends will have a luncheon Wednesday, Sept. 6, at Marsh Landing Country Club, 25655 Marsh Landing Pkwy., Ponte Vedra Beach, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Jennifer Barker, CEO of First Coast No More Homeless Pets (FCNMHP).