St. Johns County opens post-impact shelter, water distribution sites

In response to impacts from Hurricane Ian, St. Johns County has opened the Solomon Calhoun Community Center, 1300 Duval St., as a post-impact shelter for those who are unable to return to their homes. All other shelters are now closed. St.

St. Johns County opens transfer stations for Hurricane Ian debris disposal

St. Johns County has opened the Stratton Road and Tillman Ridge transfer stations for household and yard debris for those conducting cleanup after Hurricane Ian. This service is free of charge for residents.     •    Stratton Road Transfer Station – 250 N. Stratton Road, St.

Hurricane Ian Home Cleanup Hotline and volunteer information announced

Residents needing assistance with damage from Hurricane Ian may call the Home Cleanup Hotline at 800-451-1954 to be connected with volunteers from local relief organizations, community groups and faith communities.

St. Johns County lifts evacuation order

Effective Sept. 30, evacuation orders for all zones enacted in St. Johns County in response to Hurricane Ian have been lifted. Residents are encouraged to drive with caution, as isolated areas may still have standing water causing them to be impassable and may be restricted by emergency services.

Damage assessments underway in St. Johns County

St. Johns County experienced significant impacts from Hurricane Ian. Although the storm has moved from the area, residents who evacuated are urged to wait before returning. There are numerous trees and powerlines down, and flooding throughout the county causing hazardous conditions.

DCPS opening Monday

Duval County Public Schools will be fully open and operational Monday, Oct. 3. School activities will resume as normal. Visit dcps.duvalschools.org for more information.

First Coast Dancing with the Stars raises funds for BFAS

On Sept. 17, at WJCT Studios, Beaches Fine Arts Series’ First Coast Dancing with the Stars presented 10 local celebrities, coupled with 10 professional dancers, competing for the mirror ball trophies. The winners were: Champion – Brandice Acree-Landing dancing with pro Sean Anthony.

Beaches Watch hosting Atlantic Beach candidate forum

Beaches Watch will host an Atlantic Beach candidate forum Monday, Oct. 3, in the Beaches Vineyard Church at 751 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. The forum will begin at 7 p.m.

Area storm updates

The beaches at Atlantic Beach, Jacksonville Beach and Neptune Beach are closed until further notice. Duval County Public School schools and offices are closed through Sunday, Oct. 2; after-school activities are canceled.

Duval County school announcement set for Saturday

Duval County Public Schools will assess any damages to schools, close down shelter operations (once it is confirmed that city shelters are closed) and begin campus clean-ups, as necessary, on Friday, Sept. 30.