William Bartram Scenic & Historic Highway

06/15/2026

To all friends along the William Bartram Scenic & Historic Highway -

Absolutely fantastic news! The historic Hartley General Store in Switzerland has been sold and will be renovated for a Christian-based cafe and coffee shop, Noah's Agape Cafe. This is the country store located right next to the County's Alpine Groves Park, and so there will be even more good reasons to enjoy the drive along the Scenic Highway.
New owners hope to begin meetings soon with the County, and they will carefully follow all guidelines for historic restoration and for adaptive new use as a cafe and coffee shop.

Stay up-to-date by following us on the Scenic Highway Facebook and webpages, and we look forward to sharing more good news and reports about this new cafe.

Thank you Noah's Agape Cafe for making the William Bartram Scenic & Historic Highway even more scenic and historic!

Joe McAnarney, Chair
William Bartram Scenic & Historic Highway

06/10/2026

05/12/2026

😎❓DYK
That Rivertown Park includes over 100 acres of active and passive recreation in St. Johns County?

Lush hiking trails, along with a scenic boardwalk and gazebo, are conveniently located along the William Bartram Scenic & Historic Highway.🌺

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Florida Department of Transportation Florida Department of TransportationNEFL St. Johns County William Bartram Scenic & Historic Highway

05/12/2026

TOMORROW!!

Join your St. Johns Riverkeeper team for a virtual lunch and learn about submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) and the St. Johns River.

05/10/2026

05/07/2026

🚨 Red Flag Warning Issued for St. Johns County Amid Fire Danger and Severe Weather Threat

5/7/26 - St. Johns County is urging residents to take immediate precautions as the National Weather Service Jacksonville has issued a Red Flag Warning in effect from noon to 8 p.m. today due to dangerous fire conditions and an elevated risk of severe weather across the region.

Additionally, National Weather Service Jacksonville has identified a risk for severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph, frequent lightning, and isolated tornadoes.
A combination of strong winds, critically low humidity, near-record heat, and ongoing drought conditions is expected to significantly increase the risk of fast-moving wildfires, particularly in areas east of U.S. Highway 301. At the same time, severe thunderstorms may develop later this afternoon and evening, especially along and north of the Interstate 10 corridor. Strengthening southwesterly winds will further dry out vegetation and increase the potential for fire spread.

The public should avoid any activity that could spark a fire and be prepared to take immediate action if conditions deteriorate.
🚨 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3QMca2K

St. Johns County Fire Rescue
Florida Forest Service
St. Johns County
US National Weather Service Jacksonville Florida

05/01/2026