St. Johns County announces new polling places
The St. Johns County Supervisor of Elections has officially published the polling place list for the 2024 election cycle. To accommodate growth in St. Johns County, the number of election day polling places has increased from 41 to 43. The number of precincts remains at 53.
Of the 41 polling places used during the 2022 election cycle, several were relocated as those facilities were no longer available for use. Two additional polling places have been added for 2024.
The updated polling place list is available on the St. Johns County Supervisor of Elections website at www.votesjc.gov.
Voters whose polling places have been relocated will receive updated voter information cards in the mail and should review their new cards carefully. For further information, go to www.votesjc.gov or call 904-823-2238.
New code changes beachgoers need to know
The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt an updated beach code ordinance at its regular Jan. 16 meeting.
The update features amendments banning any “aircraft, seaplane, helicopter, glider, balloon, dirigible, parachute, drone or other aerial apparatus” taking off from or landing within park property or the beach; the careless operation of “any e-bike, e-scooter, or other electric motorized device”; and operating any motor vehicle “so as to intentionally cause sand to be thrown into the air or across any beach area.”
Violation of any part of the ordinance comes with the risk of receiving a $53 citation from law enforcement for a non-criminal violation.
DeSantis awards funds for workforce housing, infrastructure
On Jan. 19, Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded more than $2.8 million to five Florida communities through the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for workforce housing and public infrastructure development. This builds upon more than $95 million invested in 132 community development projects for Florida communities since 2019.
Among the communities receiving the award is St. Augustine, which will receive $247,365 to renovate five 100-year-old homes and repair up to nine other homes for homeless families.
PVPV Rawlings PTO plans carnival
PVPV Rawlings Elementary School will hold its PTO Annual Spring Carnival from noon to 4 p.m. Feb. 24. There will be games, auction baskets, face painting, balloon artists, a game truck, a teacher experience, auction food and more.
Pre-sale wristbands are $15 each for K-5 students, $20 the day of the carnival. Admission is free for children age 4 and younger. For further information, contact Jennifer Cleek at jbcleek@gmail.com.
Palm Valley Market every Tuesday
The Palm Valley Market is held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Tuesday inside the Palm Valley Community Center, 148 Canal Road. The market offers fresh produce, baked goods, local honey, tea, seasonal treats, soap, jewelry, plants and more.
— Compiled by Shaun Ryan
