As Hurricane Ian ravaged communities across the State of Florida, the Florida Coalition for Children Foundation has mobilized its network and established the FCCF Disaster Relief Fund to provide much needed funds and immediate assistance to support the rescue, relief, and recovery of the children, youth and families associated with Florida’s child welfare system of care. more

With Hurricane Ian moving out of the North Florida region, regular operations of Flagler Hospital resumed at 8 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 30. This includes visitation for hospitalized patients. … more

Preparations are underway at Adventure Landing in Jacksonville Beach for Haunt Nights 2022. more

Students from the dance team at Tocoi Creek High School are planning a remote pet food drive to help people facing the rising cost of pet food. more

The St. Augustine Humane Society is planning its 12th annual Pin-Up Paws Party featuring the 2023 Pin-Up Paws Pet Calendar. more

Wesley Wells Farms, 2680 Ada Arnold Road, west of St. Augustine, held its second annual Pumpkin Festival on Saturday, Sept. 24. The fields were open for visitors to pick up some pumpkins, fresh vegetables and farm merch. There were also games and farm animals to see. Here are a few photos from the event. more

The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners approved the tax rate for FY 2023 at a special meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 20. more

Topics include: one-cent sales tax, senior center event, Mega Open House and Palm Valley Market. more

The Sawgrass Village Shopping Center is under new ownership. more

Local State Farm Insurance agent Edie Williams presented a check for $2,500 to Beaches Go Green founder Anne Marie Moquin at her Ponte Vedra Beach office Sept. 21. more