Neptune Beach BnB applicants seek relief

After the plans to operate a bed and breakfast were denied in August by the Neptune Beach City Council, applicants Douglas and Margaret Driver are seeking relief from a special magistrate.

Shooter in Jacksonville Beach murder facing up to 40 years

The assailant in a fatal shooting last year in Jacksonville Beach could spend up to 40 years behind bars. On Sept. 19, Akiyah Denise Price, 28, of Jacksonville, pled guilty to second-degree murder. She will be sentenced at her Dec. 20 hearing. Price was arrested in the early morning hours of Sept.

Body of missing 15-year-old recovered in Ponte Vedra Beach

The body of a 15-year-old boy who went missing in rough surf Saturday was recovered Sept. 23 in Ponte Vedra Beach. The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office and Jacksonville Beach Police Department were at the scene of the discovery near Ponte Vedra Boulevard.

Ahern Street beach access closes for renovations

Beginning this week, the Ahern Street beach access will be closed for approximately six months to accommodate renovations to the Atlantic Beach lifeguard station.

St. Johns County schools closed Friday

St. Johns County is announcing updates to services due to impacts from Hurricane Helene. Due to the various changes, call your destination before traveling. All departments of the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners government offices will reopen at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27.

St. Johns County maintaining normal residential solid waste collection

St. Johns County, the city of St. Augustine and the city of St. Augustine Beach will maintain normal operations for household garbage, recycling and yard debris collection Friday, Sept. 27. The Tillman Ridge and Stratton Road transfer stations will also operate under normal business hours on Friday.

Veterans Council meeting canceled

The Veterans Council of St. Johns County meeting which was scheduled for Sept. 26 has been canceled. Visit veteranscouncilsjc.org for information.

St. Johns County announces updates to services ahead of Helene

St. Johns County has issued updates to services ahead of potential impacts from Helene. Government Offices • All St. Johns County government offices are closed Thursday, Sept. 26. This includes all departments of the St.

St. Johns County opening storm shelters at 8 a.m. Sept. 26

St. Johns County is opening two storm shelters to the public at 8 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, at the following locations ahead of potential impacts from Helene: • Solomon Calhoun Community Center – General Population and Pet Friendly Shelter, 1300 Duval St., St. Augustine; and • St.

Jacksonville Beach addressing safety issues on 1st Street

City officials are considering measures to improve safety along portions of 1st Street in Jacksonville Beach. During its recent briefing, the City Council discussed implementing changes to reduce risks for pedestrians and bicyclists.