Green Cove Springs 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.

Clay County property owner wants JEA to remove EZ Base

Ken Amaro

MIDDLEBURG, Fla. -- Steve Johnson owns 30 acres of property in Middleburg. He said the property has lost half of its value because of the stuff that is on his road. It is called EZ Base. "They told me it is safe as sand; it is approved by the DEP," he said. EZ Base is a by product from the JEA coal fired plants and is used as road-building material. In 2009, tons of...

Clay County holds graduations outdoors, hoping it doesn't rain

Erich Spivey

ORANGE PARK, Fla. -- It's a big event to remember for a lifetime. High school graduation for 2,500 seniors in Clay County will occur tonight. But there's also some tension - an eye to the sky - hoping rain stays away. In Clay County, six high schools have graduation ceremonies outdoors at the football stadium. MORE:Baker County High class of '87 finally holds graduation "I have...

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...

Community First Credit Union Funds Improvements at Catty Shack Sanctuary

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. – Tiger cubs and local children will reap the benefits of a new grant awarded as part of Community First Credit Union’s Investing In You contest.The Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary, a nonprofit agency dedicated to big cat rescue, won a $1,000 grant from Community First Credit Union to fund a new cabin and platforms for its five tiger cubs. Catty Shack Ranch is the second...

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.

Clay County Emergency Operations Center activated

FirstCoastNews Web Staff

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. -- The Clay County Emergency Operations Center in Green Cove Springs has been activated for Tropical Storm Beryl. The EOC is operating at a Level II activation. Effects anticipated for Clay County are sustained tropical force winds in excess of 45 miles per hour for the entire county, with some areas of the county experiencing winds up to 60 miles per hour along Highway 17, in...

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...

DCF tests tech at "Food for Florida" mock disaster

My Community

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Department of Children and Families employees from all over the state came together in Tallahassee today to test the agency’s “Food for Florida” disaster preparation operations. The program allows DCF to provide emergency food assistance to families in need after a hurricane or another disaster.“This proactive planning will ensure that we are able to help those in need...