Putnam County Emergency Services officials are still receiving an influx of questions about the pickup of debris from the hurricanes that have affected the areas this season. Residents can still report and request pickup of debris at their homes or businesses as the cleanup from Hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton continues.

(This story was changed to include new information and remove potentially inaccurate material.) After more than 150 years of dedicated service, the Sisters of St. Joseph of St. Augustine will sell their Motherhouse, Our Lady of Lourdes Convent and St. Joseph Renewal Center in downtown's historic district and move to a modern facility...

HAWTHORNE, Fla. (WCJB) - “They said I’m a dog. So, my coach, my little league coach started calling me K9. Ever since then, they’ve been calling me that. ”. 3,800 yards. 39 touchdowns. 7.6 yards per carry. The stats tell a story, but it’s the passion that drives Keenan Johnson, otherwise known as K9, to be the top dog in Hawthorne’s explosive offense.

Lisa Eaton had never been to Tennessee until about a year ago when her friend, Tisha Money, told her about the Light the Way 5K at Dollywood. “Her mom lives near Gatlinburg and told her. I was a relatively new runner of just a couple of years and thought it would be fun to go to Dollywood and run. I even got third in my age group, which was my first time ever placing in my age group,” said Eaton. “I totally enjoyed it and thought it was a great way to start the holiday season running through the park with all those lights.”

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is increasing patrols for an expected increase in vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic on roadways and in residential areas of Flagler County this Halloween. To accommodate the anticipated increase in activity, additional deputies and volunteers from FCSO’s Citizens Observed Patrol will be on duty...

It’s that time of the year again, the Friends of the Library are hosting their Annual Fall Book and Bake Sale with a Car show at the Palm Coast Library on November 9th, from 9:30 to 2:30. The Friends of the Library will host four book and bake sales a year, one in the spring, summer, fall, and winter. If you missed their summer event, mark your calendars to attend the Fall sale.

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – You would think checking out spooky things during the daytime would be less scary, right? Think again. News4JAX anchor Aaron Farrar visited one of Northeast Florida’s most beloved free haunted houses — Daniel’s Dungeon of Haunted Horrors. Daniel’s Dungeons of Haunted Horrors...

Flagler County Emergency Management has been working together with the East Flagler Mosquito Control District and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) to arrange for widespread aerial mosquito spraying due to a surge in mosquito populations in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. It will likely begin the evening of Saturday, November 2 (dusk to dawn) and continue each night until dawn on Wednesday, November 6.

The Bass Pro Shops in St. Augustine is moving toward opening with St. Johns County issuing permits for exterior signage Oct. 28. The new store is under construction at 355 World Commerce Parkway, south of Buc-ee’s and Costco Wholesale. It is west of Interstate 95 at the International Golf Parkway exit south of World Golf Village.

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Wednesday, the day of the week that changes everything. Why? Because we're that much closer to Fri-yah! Today, the weatherman says that I can promise you a day filled with sunshine! 😎 We continue with all things fantabulously delicious from Amber with another Penney Farmer Princess recipe — the Best Sliders Ever! ...

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. - The Flagler County Sheriff's Office (FCSO) Marine Unit responded to a sailboat that ran aground near Sea Colony on Tuesday after a mechanical issue left the vessel reliant solely on sail power. According to authorities, the boat’s motor had malfunctioned, forcing the owner to navigate using...

St. Johns Ship Building has appointed Jim Sorenson its vice president of government sales. Sorenson will spearhead all government-related sales efforts at the Palatka, Fla.-based shipyard and report directly to its president, Joe Rella. With over 20 years of experience in the maritime industry, Sorenson comes to the position with...

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – When the Clay County Sheriff’s Office receives a tip or becomes aware of a school threat, they know it must be addressed and handled quickly. Clay County Sheriff Director Patrick Golemme told News4JAX that as many as a dozen people are involved in every threat, including people from the sheriff’s office, the school district, and school resource officers.

The Lisewski family lives in St. Johns County, a district with some of the most highly rated schools in the state, so they never saw themselves as a homeschooling family. But they felt they had no other option when their son Caden kept coming home saying school staff had “manhandled” him.

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – Learning to read transformed a woman’s life and gave her a second chance she never saw coming. It’s estimated that 21% of adults in Duval County perform at or below the lowest literacy level measured by PIAAC. Mary Floyd was a part...

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — An historic Spanish ship replica drifted into a bridge in St. Augustine, according to deputies. The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office said the “Nao Trinidad” lost propulsion Monday morning and drifted into the Bridge of Lions near downtown St. Augustine. The Trinidad...

Developer Aegis-Gibson wants to build up to 3,000 homes on 1,118 acres of farmland west of Hastings in St. Johns County, according to a permit application. Water Lily, a mixed-used development, would provide housing to those 55 and old and would include 280,000 square feet of commercial space. If approved by the county, the development […] The post Master planned development Water Lily would bring 3,000 new homes to St. Johns County appeared first on St. Johns Citizen.

Palm Coast invites residents to join in for Mobility Week Trail Walk on Nov. 1 at the Lehigh Trailhead. The Trail Walk is part of a joint event organized by Palm Coast, Flagler County, the River to Sea Transportation Planning Organization and the Florida Department of Transportation to promote active transportation and community connectivity, according to a city press release. The event will be 3 miles long and begin at 4 p.m. at 1350 Belle Terre Parkway.

BUNNELL, Fla. — On October 26, residents of Flagler County did their part for the 27th Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office provided four locations, and residents turned in 51 pounds of unneeded or expired medication to be safely destroyed. The goal is to prevent prescription drug misuse and reduce the potential for accidental drug poisoning. Studies show a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained by family or friends.

The First Coast has seen a marked increase in its infant mortality rate . A report released Tuesday by the Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition shows infant deaths rising almost 19% from 2022 to 2023, although they have decreased by 8.6% over the past five years. The decline is due in part to fewer deaths from Sudden Unexplained Infant Death Syndrome, or SUIDS.