Julington Creek Community News

Dryer air on the way

Tim Deegan

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- For the next few hours a few isolated t-storms may form and head to the east. Overall dryer,less humid air is on the way. Over the weekend plan on milder mornings and hot, but less humid afternoons with very little in the way of t-storms. T-storms will return again by Wedneday.

What to do in Jacksonville this weekend

FirstCoastNews Web Staff

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Events on the First Coast were washed out last weekend because of Tropical Storm Beryl, so this weekend it's time to get out and enjoy the sunshine! First Coast News' Amanda Zitzman takes you on the town in the video above. A complete list of events is below. SATURDAY June 2, 2012 HALE & HEARTY 7K: Saturday, June 2 8:00 a.m. at Riverside Arts Market, the Health...

Latest update from the St. Johns County EOC

FirstCoastNews Web Staff

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. -- Here is the latest update from the St. Johns County Emergency Operations Center, which was sent out at 12:13 p.m. Monday: Current Situation: • The Tropical Storm Warning for St. Johns County has been discontinued, as Beryl has been downgraded to a tropical depression. • St. Johns County is under a Flood Watch from State Road 16 North...

Mayor: About 20,000 residents without power

Bill Bortzfield

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - In an 8:30 a.m. Monday update Mayor Alvin Brown said more than 50 JEA crews are out working to restore power around Jacksonville. Residents can dial 665-6000 to report outages, and Mayor Brown urged residents to call 911 if they see downed power lines. The mayor said about 20,000 residents were without power in Jacksonville Monday morning. He also said the Wonderwood and...

Duval, Baker, Clay, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns schools scheduled to be open today

FirstCoastNews Web Staff

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Students throughout the First Coast will return to school today. Baker, Duval, Clay, Nassau, Putnam and St. Johns County schools will be in session, unless conditions worsen throughout the day. Calls to Bradford, Columbia, and Union County school districts have not been returned.

Storm system brings potential for dangerous weather to Florida over the Holiday weekend

My Community

FLORIDA -- The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) reminds Florida’s residents and visitors to remain aware of current weather situations this holiday weekend, as a storm system may bring heavy rainfall across much of the Sunshine State. Potential flooding conditions will affect Southeast Florida through this evening. This threat could shift northward to portions of the Northern...

Several SJC chickens test positive for West Nile virus

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ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. -- This is to advise that there has been increased mosquito-borne disease activity in areas of St. Johns County. Several sentinel chickens have tested positive for West Nile virus. The risk of transmission to humans has been increased. St. Johns County Health Department reminds residents and visitors to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes that may...

Free swimming lessons offered to Duval County children

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Jacksonville, Fla. – Free swim lessons offered for children are available again this year for families who qualify based on financial need. This two-week series of lessons is being offered by JaxParks, and is donated through the joint efforts of THE PLAYERS Center for Child Health at Wolfson Children’s Hospital, Kohl’s Cares, the Florida Swimming Pool Association Northeast Florida...

Bus Routes for 2012-2013 School Year

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The St. Johns County School District’s (SJCSD) bus routes for the 2012-2013 school year were approved by the School Board at its meeting on May 15. Five new bus routes are being added to accommodate growth in the Durbin Crossing and Nocatee areas as well as an increase in the number of special needs students.The routes are available online at http://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/depts/transp/routes...

JSO Responds to Calls About Bear

Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office

JACKSONVILLE, FL (May 24, 2012) - On Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. police responded to the 5100 block of S. Julington Forest Drive in reference to a very large black bear.