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St. Johns County to run free shuttle to Mickler’s Landing to ease beach traffic July Fourth
Read full article: St. Johns County to run free shuttle to Mickler’s Landing to ease beach traffic July FourthSt. Johns County Beach Services will run a free shuttle over Fourth of July weekend to ease traffic during one of the busiest holiday periods on area beaches.
Beach floats and west winds don’t mix: Lifeguards issue warning after several people blown away from shore
Read full article: Beach floats and west winds don’t mix: Lifeguards issue warning after several people blown away from shoreSt. Johns County Marine Rescue said lifeguards responded to multiple people on floats getting pushed offshore on Tuesday.
Do’s and Don’ts if ever stung by a Portuguese man o’ war
Read full article: Do’s and Don’ts if ever stung by a Portuguese man o’ warSome Portuguese man o’ war washed up on Vilano Beach in St. Johns County in early April. News4JAX showed pictures to Dr. Steven Goodfriend at HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital and asked what you should do if you are stung by one.
St. Johns County Marine Rescue shares beach safety tips as heat-related emergencies soar
Read full article: St. Johns County Marine Rescue shares beach safety tips as heat-related emergencies soarWith heat advisories still in effect across Northeast Florida, emergency crews in St. Johns County are keeping busy—not just with water rescues, but heat-related emergencies on the sand.
How St. Johns County rescue teams are working to keep boaters safe on 4th of July
Read full article: How St. Johns County rescue teams are working to keep boaters safe on 4th of JulyNews4JAX rode along with the St. Johns Fire and Rescue and Marine Rescue crew Thursday as they were out on the water for the Fourth of July holiday, making sure people were safe.
VIDEO: 2 rescued from sinking boat caught in ‘rough’ Vilano Beach waters
Read full article: VIDEO: 2 rescued from sinking boat caught in ‘rough’ Vilano Beach watersTwo boaters were saved from a sinking boat that reached “rough” conditions Wednesday in Vilano Beach, according to the St. Johns County Fire Rescue.