Sea turtle nesting season began May 1, and St. Johns County officials are asking residents, visitors and businesses to help protect the turtles’ natural habitat by observing all nesting season laws and regulations. The beaches of St. Johns County are home to several species of endangered or…

A former Jacksonville Beach city clerk and her son are each facing felony drug charges after federal investigators intercepted a delivery of illegal drugs shipped from California to Jacksonville Beach. Heidi Huettinger, 68, of Jacksonville Beach, and her 32-year-old son, John Wesley Klimenko, of…

A $10 million project to renovate the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall is under way. The concert venue closed its doors May 1 to make way for the improvements, which will take up to a year to complete. The closure follows a "load out" ceremony April 26, during which county officials and venue staff…

On April 16, the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved the $5.5 million purchase of all World Golf Foundation, Inc. (WGV) assets, including the Tour Production Building, WGV Parking and WGV common space, adding to county ownership of the Hall of Fame, IMAX Theater, and the…

Neptune Beach police are addressing safety concerns over the growing use of electric bikes along sidewalks and roadways. Increased popularity of electric bikes prompted Neptune Beach officials to pass an ordinance setting the maximum legal speed allowable for an electric bike to 15 miles per hour…

The Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library will close temporarily for roof replacement Monday, May 6. In addition, the book drop will be inaccessible and donations will not be accepted at this location. The project is scheduled to be completed in approximately four weeks and the facility is anticipated…

Several reef fish species will open to recreational harvest May 1 in Florida state waters of the Atlantic. Greater amberjack and red porgy will open to recreational harvest in all Florida state waters of the Atlantic. Blueline tilefish and several species of grouper including: gag, black, red,…

St. Johns County will launch a new citizens academy called SJC 101. The program invites citizens to participate in activities and presentations to learn more about county government. Citizens can register at www.sjcfl.us/sjc101. The first 20 registrations will be invited to be a part of a four-…

Florida’s recreational and commercial stone crab seasons in state and federal waters will close May 2, with the last day of harvest being May 1. This annual season closure is intended to increase the stone crab population and build resiliency in the fishery.  Commercially harvested stone crab…

Sea turtle nesting season begins May 1, and St. Johns County officials are asking residents, visitors and businesses to help protect the turtles’ natural habitat by observing all nesting season laws and regulations. The beaches of St. Johns County are home to several species of endangered or…