Ponte Vedra Beach 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...

Mom busted for hosting teen party

Rachel Leitao

PONTE VEDRA, Fla. – A Ponte Vedra woman is facing charges after allegedly hosting a house party for teens where alcohol was present.St. Johns County Sheriff's deputies responded to a Crime Stoppers tip Thursday night and discovered an ongoing juvenile party was in progress 520 N. Ponte Vedra Boulevard.Several guests were seen running into the residence as deputies arrived and walked up the...

License-free saltwater, freshwater fishing fun coming next week

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The first week of June is National Fishing and Boating Week. This year, start and end the week’s festivities by taking advantage of one of Florida’s license-free fishing days. Saltwater recreational anglers can fish without a license on June 2 and freshwater recreational fishers on June 9. There couldn’t be a better time to get out on the water and try your hand at some of Florida’s fine...

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

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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...

Prudential Network Realty announces new leadership

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Prudential Network Realty has unveiled a new model for the management of its two largest branch offices in Atlantic Beach and Ponte Vedra Beach. Prudential Network Realty Broker/Manager Don Cline, a seasoned professional proficient in all areas of real estate who has taken the company’s preeminent Beaches office in Atlantic Beach to new heights, will now also...

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...