The City of St. Augustine in Florida has announced that its Solid Waste Division will be closed on Memorial Day, but limited services, such as litter pick up and commercial solid waste and recycling collections, will still be carried out. However, all yard debris and residential solid waste collections will be postponed by one day. City-owned parking lots and on-street parking will be free, though the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and the Historic Downtown Parking Facility are exceptions. Drivers are warned to check if a lot is owned by the City of St. Augustine, as many are under…
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Borland Groover starts work on new surgery center in St. Johns County
Borland Groover, a gastroenterology provider based in Jacksonville, Florida has begun the construction of a surgery center in St. Johns County, which is scheduled to open by summer 2024. The new facility will span over two stories and 35,000-square-foot. On the first floor, the center will have seven rooms designated for outpatient surgeries and minimally invasive procedures like colonoscopies while the second floor will consist of 32 medical examination rooms. This surgery center is the fifth one to be established by Borland Groover in Northeast Florida and the second in St. Johns County. The center will be owned and operated…
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SJSO Releases Official Funeral Information For Beloved Fallen Sergeant
The St. Johns County Sheriffs Office has officially released details on the funeral arrangements for fallen Sergeant Michael Kunovich – ST. JOHNS COUNTY, FL, MAY 22, 2023 – On the evening of May 19, 2023, while on duty with the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office, Sergeant Michael Kunovich died in the line of duty. Sergeant Kunovich was a 25-year member of the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office and most recently served as a Sergeant in the Central Region. He worked in various capacities to include as a Reserve Deputy before coming on board full-time, a Senior Law Enforcement Deputy, a…
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St. Augustine Offers Free Trees for Homeowners via City’s Tree Canopy Program
Homeowners in St. Augustine, Florida, can apply for a free tree as part of the city’s annual Tree Canopy Enhancement Program. The program, in its third year, gives homeowners the option to plant a free tree either on their private property or the right-of-way adjacent to their property. Residents have until August 31 to submit applications, and the selected applications will be chosen in September. The program offers a variety of trees for homeowners to choose from, and it is their responsibility to care for and maintain the tree after it is planted. The city’s staff will review each request…
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