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Debates about stricter tree preservation rules in St. Johns County have been raging for years. | Tim Mossholder, Unsplash

St. Johns County OKs watered-down tree regulations

Two tweaks to the county’s tree preservation rules are a far cry from what was initially proposed.…

By Noah Hertz

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St. Johns County's entryway on State Road A1A. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today

St. Johns County Commission signals lower property tax rate

Some commissioners want to cut taxes even further, but administrators say services would suffer.…

By Noah Hertz

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St. Johns County Administrator Joy Andrews | St. Johns County

Embattled St. Johns County administrator gets contract extension

County commissioners voted 3-2 to extend Joy Andrews’ contract by three years.…

By Noah Hertz

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St. Johns County Commissioner Krista Joseph waves an American flag as she begins her comments during a meeting Nov. 21, 2023. | St. Johns County

St. Johns County pays $110K for commissioner’s legal fees

The County Commission agreed to cover Krista Joseph’s legal fees in connection with an investigation into her behavior.…

By Noah Hertz

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Some St. Johns County residents are worried that development will gobble up their county's rural character. l Steven Ponson, Jacksonville Today

St. Johns County moves ahead with ideas to protect trees

The policies, championed by Commission Chair Krista Joseph, could require developers to preserve more trees.…

By Noah Hertz

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St. Johns County Administrator Joy Andrews | St. Johns County

January 22, 2025

St. Johns Commission chair targets county administrator

Commissioner Krista Joseph moved to oust County Administrator Joy Andrews, but her attempt did not get enough votes.…

By Noah Hertz

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The current St. Johns County Commission are, from left, Christian Whitehurst, Sarah Arnold, Krista Joseph, Clay Murphy and Ann Taylor. | St. Johns County

December 18, 2024

One-time outcast now leads the way on St. Johns Commission

As chair of the St. Johns County Commission, Krista Joseph hopes to slow the county’s rampant growth.…

By Noah Hertz

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Ann Taylor and Clay Murphy were elected on Nov. 5. | Credit: Taylor/Murphy campaigns

November 11, 2024

St. Johns County Commission now has majority who committed to slowing growth

Next week, two new St. Johns County commissioners will join the board.…

By Noah Hertz

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Four employees at McGraw, (from left): Chip McGraw, James Higbee, Taylor Ohntrup and Weston Ferguson, are either running for St. Johns County Commission or are related to candidates, none of whom are actively campaigning. | Images: McGraw's website

‘Ghost candidates’ in St. Johns Commission races?

Four of the most quiet candidates in the hotly contested races for St. Johns County Commission have connections to each…

By Noah Hertz

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