September 4, 2025 St. Johns County trims budget and taxes furtherCounty commissioners approved a tentative cut earlier, but they made it clear they intended to go further.…By Noah Hertz
August 6, 2025 St. Johns County OKs watered-down tree regulationsTwo tweaks to the county’s tree preservation rules are a far cry from what was initially proposed.…By Noah Hertz
July 23, 2025 St. Johns County Commission signals lower property tax rateSome commissioners want to cut taxes even further, but administrators say services would suffer.…By Noah Hertz
June 16, 2025 St. Johns County may kick in $1M more for Nights of LightsSt. Augustine has asked for more money to help the holiday event run more smoothly this year.…By Noah Hertz
June 3, 2025 Embattled St. Johns County administrator gets contract extensionCounty commissioners voted 3-2 to extend Joy Andrews’ contract by three years.…By Noah Hertz
April 15, 2025 St. Johns County pays $110K for commissioner’s legal feesThe County Commission agreed to cover Krista Joseph’s legal fees in connection with an investigation into her behavior.…By Noah Hertz
March 26, 2025 Rift develops over new St. Johns County attorneyCounty Attorney Richard Komando was approved by a 3-2 vote despite opposition from County Commission Chair Krista Joseph.…By Noah Hertz
March 18, 2025 St. Johns County moves ahead with ideas to protect treesThe policies, championed by Commission Chair Krista Joseph, could require developers to preserve more trees.…By Noah Hertz
January 22, 2025 St. Johns Commission chair targets county administratorCommissioner Krista Joseph moved to oust County Administrator Joy Andrews, but her attempt did not get enough votes.…By Noah Hertz
January 10, 2025 St. Augustine’s airport wants its old name backThe Northeast Florida Regional Airport wants to return to its simple name of the past: St. Augustine Airport.…By Noah Hertz
December 18, 2024 One-time outcast now leads the way on St. Johns CommissionAs chair of the St. Johns County Commission, Krista Joseph hopes to slow the county’s rampant growth.…By Noah Hertz
November 27, 2024 St. Johns County eases public comment at meetingsThe St. Johns County Commission will take public comment earlier in meetings beginning Tuesday.…By Noah Hertz
July 12, 2024 St. Johns County commissioner cleared of meeting violationA federal judge ruled that Krista Joseph did nothing wrong when, during a meeting, she encouraged people to vote against…By Noah Hertz
December 6, 2023 St. Johns County commissioner censured for commentsCounty Commissioner Krista Joseph criticized public officials and promoted the next election. Collegues called her comments uncivil and overtly political.…By Dan Scanlan