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Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
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St. Johns County releases stricter version of proposed e-bike safety law
Action News Jax now has a copy of an updated version of a proposed law to limit the speeds of e-bikes riding through the county, which includes stricter safety requirements. Action News Jax told you at the start of the month when we got an initial draft of the newly proposed law to limit e-bike speeds, which had said they could only be ridden as fast as 10 miles per hour on the beaches. The newly released version says e-bikes can only go up to 10 mph on county roads and county sidewalks. The new version of the proposed law would also ban people younger than 14 from riding e-bikes, and require those under 18 to wear helmets. If bike lanes aren't available on the road, e-bikes would only be able to ride on the far right side of the street if there is a speed limit of 30 mph or less. Patrick Zummo is a parent of a 6-year-old daughter and has spent his last two years living in Nocatee with his family. He's recently started to feel on edge about e-bikes and wants to see stricter safety requirements. 'There's stop signs that the kids don't stop on, on their bikes where the golf carts stop and the cars stop, certainly, but the e-bikes don't,' Zummo said. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] St. Johns County officials tell Action News Jax the new law to require more e-bike riders to wear helmets and limit their speeds has been in the works since February. The updated proposal has been released a few weeks after Action News Jax told you two middle school students were hurt in e-bike crashes outside of the Julington Creek neighborhood, only days apart. On the day this story was published, Action News Jax saw two separate e-bike crashes, one in Ponte Vedra and another in Fruit Cove. County attorney Rich Komando says these kinds of cases are why the county is making the effort now to pass stricter safety measures. 'The concern was that for somebody traveling at a high rate of speed, especially on a sidewalk, it created a dangerous situation,' said Komando. Right now, there are no punishments listed in the proposed county law for violations made against it. Komando tells Action News Jax county commissioners will be the ones to decide how the law will actually be enforced, should it pass. 'It'll be interesting to see what regulation the commission feels needs to be put in place to protect the health, safety and well-being of the people within the county,' Komando said. The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners will be going over the proposed law during its meeting next Tuesday at 9:00 AM. That's when they are expected to go over any changes they may make, but the proposed law is not yet scheduled for a vote. [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
How to watch the Doña Ana County State of the County address May 6
Doña Ana County will host a State of the County address on May 6, 2025. According to a county news release, Doña Ana County Manager Scott Andrews and County Commission Chair Christopher Schaljo-Hernandez will deliver the State of Doña Ana County Address, which "will highlight the County's accomplishments over the past year, providing updates on key initiatives, and outlining a vision for the future." More: New Mexico State Auditor orders special audit of Doña Ana County and Sheriff's Office The State of the County address will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 6, 2025, at the Doña Ana County Government Center located at 845 N. Motel Blvd. According to a county news release, members of the public who wish to attend must RSVP by emailing amandag@ The public is also invited to watch the address online on the county's YouTube page. Increasing community engagement and messaging were among Andrews' priorities that he explained during his public interview process. The Doña Ana County Board of County Commissioners ultimately selected Andrews in August 2024. Andrews had most recently served as the assistant city manager in Bakersfield, California, for two years. Andrews signed a three-year contract on Aug. 19, 2025 after interviewing for the position as one of four finalists. The County will pay him an annual salary of $220,000. Among his top priorities, Andrews is tasked with developing and implementing the county's strategic plan. This article originally appeared on Las Cruces Sun-News: Doña Ana County schedules State of the County address
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Clay County announces closures ahead of Presidents' Day
Clay County government has updated the public regarding closures ahead of Presidents' Day on Monday, February 17. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] All Clay County Board of County Commissioners offices and departments will be closed throughout the day, which includes: Clay County Public Libraries All Branches will be closed through the day but will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Environmental Services Administration Building Closed through the day but will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Clay County regards that the Rosemary Hill Solid Waste Management Facility will remain open during normal business hours throughout the day. Curbside garbage and yard waste collection will run as normal. [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
