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The St. Johns Sheriff's Office's Detention Center Annex was once the county's jail. In the 1960s, civil rights activists like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. were held there. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today

St. Johns County backs off plan to demolish old jail

Activists sought to preserve the building, where the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was held after segregation protests.…

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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St. Johns Fire Rescue Chief Sean McGee | St. Johns County

Sean McGee is St. Johns County’s new fire chief

The County Council appointed McGee on Tuesday to replace Scott Bullard, who left the job last year.…

By Noah Hertz

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