St. Johns County and the company contracted for beach restoration projects after Hurricanes Irma and Matthew reached a settlement following a dispute over costs. The company, Continental Heavy Civil Corp. (CHC), claimed it incurred additional unforeseen expenses during a $33.5 million FEMA emergency berm restoration project. CHC asserted it was owed around $7 million for cost overruns, split into $4.6 million for extra work items and $2.3 million for trucking shortage impacts. In the settlement, the county agreed to pay CHC approximately $3.7 million, with $830,000 going directly to the company, and the county seeking FEMA reimbursement for the remaining…
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St. Johns County Commission axes potential changes to tree ordinance
Efforts to enhance tree protection during construction in St. Johns County hit a roadblock on Tuesday. The county commission was considering updates to the tree ordinance, aiming to provide more safeguards for trees during the development of neighborhoods and shopping centers. During a lengthy session, dozens of residents, builders, and environmentalists voiced support for measures such as higher fees for tree removal, stricter penalties for tree removal, and mandates for tree buffers around new developments. Public comments on this topic lasted over 2 hours, with the overall discussion taking more than 2.5 hours. However, in the end, county commissioners voted…
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Vehicle Identified in I-95 Shooting
At approximately 11:20am on 10/17/23, SJSO deputies were dispatched to a shooting incident on Interstate 95 in the area of the 327 mile marker southbound. Unknown suspects in a red passenger vehicle approached the victim(s) vehicle and opened fire. The male driver (victim) was struck and crashed into the center guard rail and a female passenger sustained glass break injuries. Both were transported to area hospitals. The suspect vehicle continued southbound and has not been located at this time. The attached image is the actual suspect vehicle. If you were traveling in this area during this time frame and you…
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St. Johns County Fire Rescue Urges for Layered Approach to Sun Protection
St. Johns County Fire Rescue is reminding beachgoers to protect themselves from the sun and stay hydrated to avoid heat stroke. Tips include drinking plenty of fluids (without alcohol), using sunscreen and reapplying it after swimming, wearing protective clothing and sunglasses, avoiding the intense midday sun, and using a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 15. Those spending extended periods in the sun should use a layered approach to protect themselves. Sunscreen works best when used with shade or clothes and should be reapplied every two hours and after sweating or swimming. CLICK TO READ SOURCE Images/Source: www.actionnewsjax.com