September 10, 2025
An estimated 6,000 fans are expected at the 17th edition of Ancient City Con in St. Augustine.…
September 5, 2025
Castillo leader Gordon Wilson closes 50-year career
Wilson is retiring as superintendent of Castillo de San Marcos and Fort Matanzas.…
September 3, 2025
WHAT TO DO | ‘Crocheting Mathematics’; Aviles Street Fest; Garden of Reading Lit Fest
The opening reception for a crocheted-art show; a two-day Spanish heritage festival; and a book festival in a gorgeous state…
September 2, 2025
St. Johns County kicks in more money for Nights of Lights
The county will chip in $650,000 more than last year to help make sure Nights of Lights runs smoothly.…
August 22, 2025
Indie film studio eyes St. Augustine for production
Cardinal Flix is seeking financial help to shoot “the Batting Cage” in St. Augustine starting in April.…
August 18, 2025
Heritage Trail spotlights St. Johns County’s Black history
A new self-guided trail connects 20 local Black history landmarks from the pre-colonial era to the present.…
July 29, 2025
St. Augustine still wants a carousel at Davenport Park
Previous plans to bring back the carousel fell through, but the city is now seeking a private operator.…
July 24, 2025
Some St. Augustine arts groups struggle after budget cuts
Museums like Ximenez-Fatio House are struggling with loss of state and federal funding.…
July 24, 2025
Marineland and dolphins up for sale during bankruptcy
Marineland’s owners, The Dolphin Co., also are selling a park in Panama City Beach and rights to Miami Seaquarium.…
July 17, 2025
St. Augustine mayor bolsters city’s ties with Israel
St. Augustine Mayor Nancy Sikes-Kline says the city’s relationship with Israel is stronger than ever after a recent trip there.…
July 15, 2025
Property taxes may be on the rise in St. Augustine
Property values are still increasing, so bills could go up even if the tax rate stays the same.…
July 8, 2025
Sweet treats may be harder to find – and more expensive
Local chocolatiers and candy shops are seeing steady price increase caused by high demand and low global cocoa yields.…
June 30, 2025
Magic Beach Motel building gets a reprieve for now
Plans to demolish the 75-year-old building in Vilano Beach are off the table, but that could change in the next…
June 30, 2025
BIT OF JOY | New St. Augustine mural unveiled
A new mural by recent Flagler College graduates Gem Hansen and Emily Lacour was unveiled last week at the St.…
June 26, 2025
St. Augustine sets its sights on neglected West City
A new Community Redevelopment Agency has a plan to bring life and money to the growing section of town.…
June 26, 2025
EV automaker Rivian is expanding in St. Johns County
The electric vehicle manufacturer plans to open a service and demo center in St. Augustine in early 2026.…
June 24, 2025
More than 90 unmarked graves ID’d in St. Augustine cemeteries, thanks to state grant
The West Augustine Improvement Association is using state funds to locate unmarked graves in the historic San Sebastian and Pinehurst…
June 23, 2025
St. Augustine’s new noise ordinance is louder and clearer about enforcement
New rules in St. Augustine will make it easier for police to crack down on loud and disruptive noises at…
June 16, 2025
St. Johns County may kick in $1M more for Nights of Lights
St. Augustine has asked for more money to help the holiday event run more smoothly this year.…
June 11, 2025
St. Augustine Airport takes back its old name
The Northeast Florida Regional Airport is returning to the name it had 15 years ago: the St. Augustine Airport.…
June 6, 2025
St. Augustine restaurateurs to open two new eateries this summer
St. Augustine restaurant owners Genie and Jeff McNally are launching two new eateries while construction is underway on the new…
June 6, 2025
As If! 90s Fest in St. Augustine sees third postponement
As If 90s Fest, scheduled for June 21, announced Wednesday it would be postponed for a third time and ticket…
May 30, 2025
St. Augustine will remove nine derelict boats
Beginning Monday, the vessels will be removed from Salt Run and the Matanzas River.…
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.…