VLSC's proposed charter amendment will not be placed on November ballot

It’s the end of the road for a ballot initiative sponsored by the Volunteer Life Saving Corps. In a ruling issued Aug. 31 by Circuit Court Judge Katie Dearing, a proposed charter amendment to determine the future of the volunteer organization will not be placed on the November ballot.

Jacksonville Beach may change trash collection schedule

Garbage collection could shift to once a week in Jacksonville Beach. The current contract expires in February, and city staff will seek proposals that could mean a new provider and collection schedule. The City Council discussed the potential change in services during a recent briefing.

Jax Beach looks to change special events policy

Jacksonville Beach officials are working to clean up the city’s special events policy. A proposed series of revisions will address such issues as length of events, alcohol sales and whether to allow ticketed events that attract higher quality entertainment at the SeaWalk Pavilion.

Parent makes threats against elementary school

A parent was taken into custody Aug. 29 after allegedly making threats against Mayport Coastal Sciences Elementary School, according to the principal.

BMC Beaches seeking volunteers for senior services

Baptist Medical Center Beaches and local beaches organizations are seeking volunteers to help provide much-needed services for senior residents. In the beaches area, individuals 65 and older are the fastest growing population.

St. Johns County issues Labor Day weekend beach update

St. Johns County will provide a number of beach services to residents during the Labor Day weekend. Driving on the Beach Vehicles are permitted on the beach between 8 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Beach passes are required for vehicle access. Passes can be purchased with cash at any beach access ramp.

SJCPLS announces support for Color Blindness Awareness Month

The St. Johns County Public Library System (SJCPLS) has partnered with EnChroma, creators of glasses for color blindness, to promote International Color Blindness Awareness Month.

Shooting at short-term rental in Jax Beach leaves man dead

Jacksonville Beach police are investigating a shooting that left one person dead during a family party being held at a short-term rental property. According to police, officers responded to a report of gunshots Aug. 25 around 11:10 p.m.

St. Johns County issues Labor Day holiday office hours

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

Neptune Beach working to stop short-term rental violations

Neptune Beach officials are eyeing solutions to help curb an influx of short-term vacation rentals in violation of the city’s Land Development Code.