St. Johns County's "Treecycling" program encourages residents to recycle their Christmas trees into mulch for local parks, with drop-offs at specified locations until January 6. Decorations must be removed prior to recycling.

Orange Park's waste management schedule is modified for New Year's, with recycling on Jan 1 and trash pickup delayed to Jan 2.

The City of Fernandina Beach and the Coalition for the Homeless are turning the MLK Jr. Recreation Center into a temporary winter shelter for the homeless.

St. Johns County offers a "Treecycling" program to turn Christmas trees into park mulch. Residents can drop off their clean, undecorated trees at designated locations.

St. Johns County provides guidance on recycling post-holiday waste like cardboard and electronics, urging residents to use designated drop-off locations and sort materials correctly.

Atlantic Beach's yard waste service covers Christmas tree disposal, with pickup adjustments for holiday schedules. Trees must be decoration-free and meet size requirements. Options are also available for apartments and eco-friendly disposal.

Baker County Detention Center inmates received fruit and snack bags on Christmas, funded by Elevate Life Church, highlighted in a social media post, stressing compassion and community connections.

The Duval County School Police shared holiday wishes online, emphasizing inclusivity and gratitude to their community for trust in their role as protectors.

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

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office shared a Christmas message of unity on social media, celebrating the season and honoring their staff working during the holidays.

NORAD's tradition of tracking Santa started with a misprint in a 1958 ad, leading to an annual event where military tech tracks Santa's Christmas Eve journey, a tale shared by the Fernandina Beach Police Department.

St. Augustine announces Christmas office closure and no solid waste collections. There's free parking in city lots/spaces except Castillo de San Marcos lot.

St. Augustine's Community Recycling Event returns on January 7, 2026, for residents to recycle various items, but excludes things like TVs and hazardous waste.