Two men, Gabriel Caez and Kyle Atwater, recently received a certificate of commendation from St. Johns County Fire Rescue Chief Scott Bullard for their heroic actions in rescuing people involved in a multi-vehicle accident on International Golf Parkway. The incident happened on April 21 when both men found the accident and didn’t hesitate to help. They quickly assisted in rescuing people trapped in the overturned vehicle and helped save precious time for medical care. Both men demonstrated selfless courage and quick thinking, according to Bullard. CLICK TO READ SOURCE Images/Source: Action News Jax
Year: 2023
OVERBOARD? Commissioner proposes banning floating structures in the inlet
The St. Johns County Commissioners discussed an ordinance on Tuesday that would ban floating structures after several residents complained about a floating structure in the Matanzas Inlet owned by Hurricane Watersports. The owner, Jeffrey Thomas, rents out water trampolines, platforms, kayaks, and paddle boards, but county commissioner Henry Dean said that resident complaints referred to it as an eyesore, and said parties on the structure are disrupting people’s enjoyment of the inlet. Thomas said he doesn’t sell alcohol and had one live music festival on the structure, which brings the community together. The ordinance will have a second reading in…
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St. Augustine’s Liquors to be Highlighted at Disney Springs Event “Flavors of Florida”
Local liquors from St. Augustine will be featured in a culinary event called “Flavors of Florida” at Disney Springs starting from July 1 through August 13. Two local liquor brands – Florida cane vodka and St. Augustine gin – will be used in cocktails served at various locations within Disney Springs. The event will also feature local Florida fruits like navel oranges, Minneola tangelos, Plant City strawberries, and Indian River grapefruit. For more details, visit the Disney Parks Blog. CLICK TO READ SOURCE Images/Source: Action News Jax
St. Johns County to Receive Reduced Water Usage Rates in July
St. Johns County has approved a 3% reduction in water and wastewater customer usage provided by the utility department. The rates will go into effect on July 1, 2023, and around 90% of water customers may see a decrease in their monthly bill as a result. In 2022, the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners approved the creation of one consolidated utility for long-term financial success. Additionally, residential customers in the Ponte Vedra area who use 20,000 gallons or more of water could see an increase in their monthly bill, including water for home use and outdoor irrigation without…
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