In St. Johns County, e-bike incidents have skyrocketed, with the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office reporting 20 cases in just the first five months of 2025 compared to only eight incidents throughout all of 2024.

With e-bike and e-scooter safety a growing concern in St. Johns County, the sheriff’s office said it will be on the lookout to make sure everyone is following the rules correctly.

As a juvenile suffered a severe head injury in an electric motorized scooter crash on Wednesday, lawmakers continue to come up with solutions on safety and regulation.

A man who has lived in Nocatee for about a week recounted the shocking moments Monday afternoon when a 15-year-old crashed with an Amazon delivery vehicle right in front of his home.

A child was airlifted to a hospital on Monday after being seriously injured in a crash involving an electric dirt bike in St. Johns County, according to the sheriff’s office.

With e-bikes being a hot-button issue in St. Johns County, the county’s Board of Commissioners discussed a proposed ordinance during their Tuesday meeting.

Electric bikes and scooters are becoming increasingly popular in densely populated areas around the country; however, their rise in usage coincides with an increased need for safety measures, according to a study published by the University of San Francisco.

The Atlantic Beach City Commission approved on Monday an ordinance aimed at regulating bikes, e-bikes and personal mobility devices.

The ordinance will be introduced at Atlantic Beach City Hall at the 6 p.m. meeting. The second and final reading will be on March 10.