Governor Ron DeSantis extends Florida's Gulf Red Snapper fishing season by 17 days to provide recreational opportunities post-hurricanes Helene and Milton.

St. Johns County announces closures of its government offices, including libraries, during Thanksgiving. Services like waste collection also to be affected.

Jacksonville will host the 38th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast on January 17, with Florida Blue presenting and Pulitzer Prize-winner Jonathan Eig as the keynote speaker.

Jacksonville ranks fifth among U.S. cities attracting college-educated residents, with a gain of 5,310 in 2023, reflective of its affordability, job opportunities, and strategic urban planning.

St. Johns County Beach Services reports on a successful 2024 summer, highlighting beach maintenance, event management, environmental conservation, and infrastructure improvements.

Jacksonville's city government and the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) recently announced a collaborative initiative to plant trees at city bus stops, aiming to enhance public transit experience and urban environmental health.

Jacksonville's Film & Television Office welcomes seven new members to its Advisory Commission, including diverse professionals from film, media, academia, independent cinema, city council, and business sectors.

The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners unanimously denied a proposed development of 3,332 residential units, citing transportation and infrastructure concerns, particularly on State Road 16.

SJC Cultural Events, Inc. donated $80,120 to St. Johns County's Land Acquisition Management Program for environmental conservation, funded by the Sing Out Loud Festival.

St. Johns County Public Library's Food for Fines program allows patrons to pay off overdue fines with food donations, supporting the local food pantry.

Jacksonville's Get Covered Jax! 2024 campaign, led by Mayor Donna Deegan, aims to simplify healthcare enrollment and reduce the number of uninsured. The previous campaign saw a 34% decrease in uninsured residents.

St. Johns County's "Get Hooked" anti-litter campaign won the Savvy and Diamond Awards for its effectiveness in environmental stewardship at a national conference.

Clay County participates in Operation Green Light for Veterans, lighting up landmarks in green and coordinating outfits to honor military service members.