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Gov. DeSantis signs budget bill while keeping $6 million in it for Jacksonville septic tank phaseouts sought by Mayor Curry.

Local government offices in St. Johns County will be closed for Memorial Day.

In preparation for Memorial Day, St. Johns County residents placed American flags on gravesites at the St. Augustine National Cemetery on Friday.

Lifeguards rescue 4 from surf at St. Augustine Beach Published:  Tags:  Lifeguards on Sunday rescued four people from the surf at St. Augustine Beach near Ocean Hammock Park. (WJXT) ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH, Fla. – Lifeguards on Sunday rescued four people from the surf at St. Augustine Beach near Ocean Hammock Park. About 2:30 p.m., people started screaming and pointing from the shore at four people -- a child, a woman and two men -- that appeared to be struggling in the surf. Three people were ...

The St. Augustine Beach Civic Association has faced ups and downs, on and offs, and other obstacles in its efforts to move forward with the 19th season of the Wednesday night Music by the Sea summer concerts at Pier Park. The good news, as of this writing, is that the shows will go on, but with some alterations and conditions. Two weeks ago, they were looking at ticket requirements with limited attendance in order to comply with local and federal COVID-19 regulations. That has changed in the pa...

Daniel Carswell now serving as Chief of the St Augustine Beach Police Department Melinda Conlon reported to Historic City News the official appointment of St Augustine Beach Police Chief Daniel Carswell from the interim position he has filled since November 9, 2020.  The decision of the City Commission was unanimous. Chief Carswell began his career with the St. Augustine Beach Police Department fifteen years ago in 2006. Carswell served as a patrolman for six years and was promoted to Patrol S...

Hurricane Preparedness Week begins on Mother’s Day 7-Days to help guide you into the upcoming hurricane season Published:  Tags:  Here we go again?!? JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has taken it up a notch in the wake of the completely insane seasons of the past 6 years. New to the area? Not sure what we are talking about? Here is a recap... Highlight of the season 2019 6 2018 Florence dumps 50″ on Wilmington, NC 2 2017 Maria crushes Puerto Rico right after Irm...

2021 Striper Migration Map Striped bass are moving out of Chesapeake Bay and Delaware River spawning grounds. Schoolies are spreading north to Maine, and larger stripers are trickling into southern New England. Follow along as we track the Striper Migration. You can help by contributing to our weekly map updates—simply share your striper fishing reports here, and on social media with tag #stripermigration. Chesapeake Bay Striper Report Striped bass are spawning in the lower Susquehanna River ...

At the beginning of March, the retired Army Colonel started a cross-country bike ride in San Diego. Author: Anthony Austin Updated: 7:02 AM EDT May 3, 2021 ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH, Fla. — With every turn of the wheel and push of the pedals, Dave Parramore is raising money to help veterans impacted by the pandemic. "We wanted to really see firsthand what the impacts were on our veteran community with respect to COVID-19," Parramore said.  At the beginning of March,...

Grounded last year and thinking of traveling again? Your questions answered The word on whether to travel in the pandemic is changing as more Americans get vaccinated. Some things to know if you plan to go.   Published 2 hours ago After more than a year of being grounded by the coronavirus pandemic, and with millions of Americans getting vaccinated, some are considering hitting the open road and open skies again. So is traveling safe in the time of coronavirus? Is it right? If so, where shou...