St. Johns County offices, including libraries, will be closed for the New Year holiday. Trash services are delayed by one day, resuming January 3. Residents are encouraged to check social media and the county website for updates.

St. Augustine opens its Neighborhood Grant Program for community enhancement projects, offering up to $3,000 in funding with applications due January 1-15.

The National Weather Service issued a frost advisory for Jacksonville from 3 AM to 8 AM Thursday, with temperatures potentially reaching 33 degrees Celsius.

A woman was charged with the murder of a 69-year-old man after a stabbing in Grand Park, Jacksonville. Teri Owens, 44, was arrested following evidence collected during a week-long investigation.

St. Johns County Fire Rescue will hold a dedication for a new Fallen Firefighters Memorial on January 9, 2026, at their headquarters in St. Augustine, FL.

A fire engulfed a mobile home in West Augustine; local fire services responded quickly and contained the blaze without injuries. The cause is under investigation.

The NWS forecast for Jacksonville predicts mixed weather, including showers, winds, and areas of frost, with temperatures ranging from lows in the 30s to highs near 70.

Linda Ann Tierney, a 75-year-old, reported missing on Christmas Eve, was found safe, ending a community-wide search initiated by Nassau Emergency Management.

The Fernandina Beach Fire Department thanked those who supported the Nassau Angel Tree initiative, helping provide a joyful Christmas for local families.

Neptune Beach is hiring for a Laborer II position, with tasks such as street maintenance and event support. Details are on their website and social media.

Local citizen Charlotte Green donates holiday treats and toys to the Baker County Sheriff's Office K-9s, highlighting community-law enforcement bonds.

The Clay County Sheriff's Office in Florida used social media to urge the public to make responsible choices during the holidays, emphasizing planning a sober ride and community safety.

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office located missing 10-year-old Ryan White, ensuring he was safe following an earlier report of his second disappearance within a week.