Duval and St. Johns Face Boil Water Notice After Water Main Break

A water main break in the St. Johns County is causing water access issues for customers, according to JEA. The affected area includes the Philips Highway corridor south to the Nocatee communities. JEA crews are working on repairing the main as quickly and safely as possible. This water main break has also impacted Atlantic Coast High School. The school’s principal, Dr. Michael George, sent a letter to parents notifying them that the water has been cut off on campus due to the break. The surrounding communities are also experiencing water outages. The school is coordinating with district leadership and JEA…

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St. Augustine Commissioners Move Forward with Nightlife Ordinance

St. Augustine city officials recently held a special city commission meeting to discuss potential changes to the operations of local bars and restaurants in the area. During the meeting, officials unanimously voted to have a first reading on an ordinance that could impose new requirements on these establishments. If the ordinance is approved, it would mandate that bars and restaurants apply for a permit in order to sell alcohol past midnight. Additionally, these businesses would also need to have security cameras or a security guard on the premises. On weekends, amplified noise such as live music would be required to…

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