C.R. 208 to undergo 45-day single-lane closure
St. Johns County will implement a 45-day single-lane closure on County Road 208 near the intersection of Terra Pine Boulevard beginning June 30 to complete the tie-in of the C.R. 208 realignment with Elevation Parkway.
Message boards will be installed ahead of the closure to alert drivers in advance and help minimize disruptions. Temporary traffic signals will be used to navigate traffic flow through the closure.
Motorists traveling through the area are encouraged to use caution, follow posted signage and plan for potential delays. Updates will be provided as the project progresses.
For more information on road closures, go to www.sjcfl.us/road-closures.
Rutherford addresses attack on Iran nuclear sites
On Saturday, U.S. Rep. John H. Rutherford (FL-05) released the following statement on U.S. Armed Forces attacks on nuclear sites in Iran:
“I am fully behind President Trump and our Armed Forces in the action taken in self-defense, which precludes any need for an Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF). The President gave Iran every opportunity to make a deal for peace to end this long conflict, but they refused. This is what peace through strength looks like. The world is safer without the threat of a nuclear bomb in the hands of an Iranian regime.”
Beach cleanup is Saturday
The Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTM) will conduct a beach cleanup from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 28. Meet at the GTM Research Reserve Visitor Center, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, where gloves and trash bags will be provided. Participants will be directed to a specific beach for cleanup. Hat, insect repellent, water and sunscreen are recommended.
Email Abigail.Kuhn@FloridaDEP.gov to participate.
Farmers market open every Friday
The Ponte Vedra Friday Farmers Market takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday at The Peace of Heart Community Farm, offering fresh produce, local farm goods and a welcoming space to connect with neighbors and small businesses.
This farmers market features fresh, organically grown produce; Florida grass-fed beef and pork; real local honey; pasture-raised chicken and eggs; wholegrain breads; gluten-free sourdough bread; natural botanical skincare; creations by local artisans and more in a family-friendly atmosphere
The Peace of Heart Community Farm is located at 14A S. Roscoe Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach.
Palm Valley Market every Tuesday
The Palm Valley Market is open every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
It offers organically grown produce, pasture-raised chicken, eggs and pork; grass-fed and finished beef; local honey; raw milk; bone broth; whole grain, sourdough and gluten- and dairy-free sourdough breads; an array of baked goods; all-natural plant- and animal-based skincare; local artisans; and more. This charming venue located in the heart of Palm Valley affords customers both an indoor and an open-air shopping experience. Palm Valley Market — Palm Valley Community Center, 148 Canal Blvd.
For more information, email info@PalmValleyMarket.com.
Gubernatorial candidate plans town hall
A town hall meeting with former congressman and MSNBC political analyst David Jolly will be held at 6 p.m. June 30 at the Hope Pavilion, 895 Palm Valley Road, Ponte Vedra, on the grounds of St. Francis-In-The-Field Episcopal Church. Jolly recently announced his candidacy for Florida governor. That election will be held in 2026.
Those wishing to attend must RSVP to: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B4EA8A72BA4FD0-56980568-town.
Weekend Shuttle to Vilano Beach offered through July
The St. Johns County Council on Aging has announced it is operating a weekends-only free shuttle to Vilano Beach through July 27.
The temporary shuttle will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., traveling between the St. Johns County Health and Human Services Building (200 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine) and the Sunshine Bus stop near the Vilano Beach Town Center Publix (55 Ava Way). The shuttle will also be ambulatory and ADA-compliant.
The shuttle’s dates are June 28 and 29; July 4, 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27.
— Compiled by Shaun Ryan
