St. Johns County Fire Rescue successfully rescued two people from a sinking boat on the St. Johns River near Shands Bridge. No injuries were reported.

St. Johns County celebrated St. Johns County – Israel Friendship Day on October 15th to honor the local Jewish community and their cultural contributions.

St. Johns County hires an emergency debris removal contractor to help clear hurricane damage, asking residents to sort and place debris curbside for efficient recovery.

The Jacksonville area is under a high rip current risk and coastal flood advisory, with minor flooding expected. The National Weather Service urges caution near beaches and advises on rip current safety.

Jacksonville's school district is considering merging several schools to streamline operations and reduce costs by 2025, with meetings underway to discuss the impact on students and the community.

Duval County is mailing out Sample Ballots to all 490,351 registered voters and providing electronic versions to further engage citizens before the General Election. Early Voting sites will open with specified hours for voter convenience.

NFL owners will vote on the Jaguars' proposed "Stadium of the Future" in Atlanta, which needs a 75% majority to proceed with the $1.4 billion project. Local backing is strong, and the team may play in an alternate location during 2027 construction.

Jacksonville's weather will be sunny with temperatures around 80 degrees, shifting to partly cloudy and cooler at night. The week will see variable cloud cover, windy conditions, and daytime highs in the upper 60s to mid-70s.

Duval County's voting equipment passed a mandatory accuracy test before the November 5 General Election, validating the reliability of vote counting machines.

Jacksonville's coastline faces hazardous conditions with a Coastal Flood Warning, High Surf Advisory, and High Rip Current Risk extended by the NWS through early Saturday.

Waste Pro has increased its cleanup efforts post-Hurricane Milton, using claw trucks in Neptune. Collection services are paused Thursday with a shifted schedule for the week.

St. Johns County suspends recycling services due to severe weather, boosts yard waste collection, and keeps garbage pickup on schedule. Residents advised to use transfer stations for free yard waste disposal.

St. Johns County honored Debbie Taylor for her two-decade career in the Land Management Department, recognizing her leadership and contributions upon her retirement.