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'It definitely ramps up:' Local Fire Rescue departments see an increase in heat-related illness call
With summer in full swing, our First Alert Weather team has seen some above-average temperatures making the hot days feel hotter. This summer has been two degrees above average for June and July, so far.
St. Johns County has 25 uncontested races this election season
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — St. Johns County has more voters than it’s ever had because of its booming population, but there are a number of races this election season that are already decided. Like other counties across the state, it’s gearing up for the August 20th primary....
St. Johns' proposed 2025 budget isn't much different from 2024. What are the priorities?
Correction: An earlier version of this story inaccurately said that the 2025 proposed budget is smaller than the 2024 budget. But it was comparing the proposed 2025 budget to the final 2024 budget, which doesn't take into consideration carryovers from the previous year. The final 2025 budget will be higher than the proposed once those carryovers are known. An exact comparison between the final 2025 budget and the final 2024 budget won't be known until later...
Neighbors return to community pool following shooting in Ponte Vedra neighborhood
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — The parking lot outside of the Walden Chase community pool was the scene of an investigation following a shooting Wednesday night. St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office deputies swarmed the Walden Chase neighborhood after shots rang out from a vehicle that fled the scene. The shooting required a man to be taken to a hospital via helicopter.
💸Show me the money
Welcome to Friday's weather on repeat, warm with very little change in the humidity in between afternoon clouds. Evening showers — a maybe. The same weather goes for Saturday. Sunday will sidestep the showers. Since nothing says summer like Florida's humidity😰, this week's theme will address a perfect way to cool down with yummy recipes from St. Augustine’s Spice & Tea Exchange for crafting refreshing cocktails and mocktails. ...
New St. Johns County consulting firm hired to combat social media misinformation alarms local candidate
St. Johns County Commissioners recently approved a new contract with a consulting firm to help with public relations messaging, but comments made by one commissioner during the hearing have his Primary opponent raising concerns.
Black history museum site recommended to DeSantis
St. Johns County is the location of the Florida Museum of Black History, as recommended by the Florida Museum of Black History Task Force after its meeting on June 28, where the Task Force voted 6-1 to formally transmit this recommendation to the governor and the Legislature. “We did it!”...
Man airlifted from parking lot of Ponte Vedra community pool with gunshot wound
A patient with a gunshot wound was taken to the hospital by helicopter out of a Ponte Vedra neighborhood Wednesday night, the St. Johns County Fire Rescue has confirmed. The shooting happened in the Walden Chase neighborhood in the parking lot of the community pool, near Nocatee. Police on scene...
Florida issues like charter schools, coastal erosion on the minds of local leaders at RNC
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – During the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, many Florida and Jacksonville area issues have been the focus for some local leaders. While there has been considerable focus on the presidential election, News4JAX found several local politicians who are focused on what’s happening in Florida, like State House Speaker Paul Renner who represents St. Johns and Flagler counties.
St. Johns County celebrates renovation of Vilano Beach Oceanfront Park with ribbon-cutting ceremony
In collaboration with Vilano Beach Main Street and the St. Johns Cultural Council, the county invites the community to join the celebration today at 4:00 p.m., which will feature live music, food and drinks
St. Johns proposed 2025 budget would keep tax rate steady. Property owners would pay more
St. Johns County Administrator Joy Andrews has proposed a $1.2 billion budget for fiscal year 2025 that keeps the property tax rate the same as 2024. But, if adopted, it still means property owners will pay a little more. The St. Johns County Commission has started the process for the Fiscal Year...
Republican candidates for Florida House District 19 clash over experience, district roots
The two Republican candidates for Florida House District 19 are both youthful, arch-conservatives. Darryl Boyer stands against illegal immigration, for a strong economy and pledges to uphold the conservative values of limited government, the Second Amendment and the right to life. ...
💸Money talks
Welcome to Thursday's weather on repeat, warm with very little change in the humidity in between afternoon clouds and an ever so slight chance of rain. Since nothing says summer like Florida's humidity😰, this week's theme will address a perfect way to cool down with yummy recipes from St. Augustine’s Spice & Tea Exchange for crafting refreshing cocktails and mocktails. ...
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