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St. Johns County Administrator Joy Andrews | St. Johns County
June 3, 2025

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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A historical display stands at the future site of the Florida Museum of Black History in West Augustine. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
May 28, 2025

Black history museum hits hurdle in Legislature, but it isn’t dead

A measure to back a state-run Black history museum in St. Augustine got sidetracked during budget discussions.…

By Noah Hertz

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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
May 8, 2025

St. Johns County backs off plan to demolish civil rights site

Activists sought to preserve the old jail 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
March 19, 2024

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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