14 hours agoSt. Johns County backs off plan to demolish old jailActivists sought to preserve the building, where the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was held after segregation protests.…By Noah Hertz
3 days ago#AskJAXTDY | Is a carousel still planned at Carousel Park?St. Augustine approved plans last year to return a carousel to the former Carousel Park. What happened?…By Noah Hertz
May 5, 2025Big fixes are underway at Lincolnville’s 100-year-old schoolhouseMore than $1 million in grant funding will help repair St. Augustine’s first high school for Black students.…By Noah Hertz
April 30, 2025WHAT TO DO | Ghost Funk Orchestra; Isle of 8 Flags Shrimp Festival; Romanza FestivaleAn indie R&B/soul concert Downtown, Fernandina Beach’s Shrimp Fest and St. Augustine’s Romanza Festivale are What to do May 2-4,…By Amy Garrett
April 29, 2025St. Augustine nixes sculpture after spending $87K on itA sculpture won’t be constructed after all in the busy intersection of San Marco Avenue and May Street.…By Noah Hertz
April 28, 2025Learn about oyster harvesting Tuesday in St. AugustineFWC is traveling the state to talk about existing regulations and how they might change. …By Noah Hertz
April 24, 2025DeSantis defends Hope Florida in St. Augustine appearanceGov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis touted the program despite questions about its finances.…By Noah Hertz
April 23, 2025WHAT TO DO | Celebrate Trails Day; Jax Veg Fest; Plein Air Paint OutThese outdoor events in Jacksonville and St. Augustine are What to Do on the weekend of April 23-27, 2025.…By Amy Garrett
April 22, 2025St. Augustine police chief suspended over email usePolice Chief Jennifer Michaux was suspended for one day for discussing official business through a private email account.…By Noah Hertz
April 18, 2025Proposed law could stymie neighborhood improvementsA law proposed in the Florida Legislature would end Community Redevelopment Agencies.…By Mike Mendenhall
April 9, 2025WHAT TO DO | St. Augustine PoetFest; UniverSoul Circus; Shannon and the ClamsPoetry in St. Augustine, a multicultural circus in Jacksonville and the music of Shannon and the Clams are What to…By Amy Garrett
April 8, 2025The evolution of St. Augustine’s dining sceneAs St. Augustine’s fame grows, some restaurants are moving into downtown, but others are on the way out.…By Noah Hertz
April 6, 2025CRITIC’S NOTEBOOK | St. Augustine restaurant and bar sceneThese were the standouts from food writer Hanna Raskin’s visits to St. Augustine.…By Hanna Raskin
April 1, 2025UF Health Flagler settles 8-month stalemate with AetnaUF Health Flagler announced it will be back in network with Aetna, meaning lower costs for patients.…By Will Brown
March 27, 2025Bridegan widow recognized for helping children in needKirsten Bridegan, whose husband was killed in 2022, has been recognized with Florida’s Back the Blue Award for her children’s…By Noah Hertz
March 25, 2025Nights of Lights shortened to ease crowds and trafficThe St. Augustine City Commission shortened Nights of Lights by a week and shifted the dates earlier.…By Noah Hertz
March 11, 2025St. Augustine to consider shortening Nights of LightsSt. Augustine may pare back the length of its blockbuster holiday lights event.…By Noah Hertz
March 6, 2025Roller rink aims to open this year in St. AugustineLocal skaters won’t have to go all the way to Jacksonville once the roller rink opens on Anastasia Island.…By Noah Hertz
February 28, 2025After years of work, Mill Creek Park will open SaturdayThe new park in St. Augustine is the first in St. Johns County in more than a decade.…By Aaron Farrar - News4Jax
February 27, 2025St. Augustine gives residents a look inside governmentThe city is launching a Citizens Academy program to help people learn the ins and outs of the city’s operations.…By Noah Hertz
February 26, 2025St. Augustine moves to reduce Lake Maria Sanchez floodingA plan adopted this week will allow the city to build a seawall to limit flooding from the lake.…By Noah Hertz
February 25, 2025BIT OF JOY | Lincolnville muralSt. Augustine muralist Nancy Christensen unveiled a new mural this month on the side of the Corner Market building in…By Heather Henderson
February 21, 2025DeSantis fills seat on St. Augustine Port AuthorityLynda Kirker, a St. Augustine resident, is a retired chief financial officer of Flagler Hospital.…By Noah Hertz
February 20, 2025St. Augustine seeks quicker solutions for floodingThe city is seeking flooding solutions that can be put into place relatively quickly.…By Noah Hertz