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Horse-drawn carriages are a common sight in downtown St. Augustine, especially during the annual Nights of Lights holiday celebration. | Photo courtesy of Carly Zervis
9 hours ago

Highly contagious horse disease reported in St. Augustine

Archie, a horse owned by Country Carriages, was diagnosed last week with a case of strangles.…

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West Augustine Community Redevelopment Agency Chair Robert Nimmons shares information about an axed opioid treatment clinic to a packed house audience during a community meeting. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
2 days ago

West Augustine residents celebrate withdrawal of opioid clinic proposal

A representative for clinic operator New Season says plans for the opioid treatment clinic in West Augustine are off the…

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Drivers traveling along this chunk of A1A South on Anastasia Island will see delays through January as county crews work on relocating a water main. | Google Maps
January 5, 2026

Utility work could snarl traffic on A1A on Anastasia Island

Crews will spend three to four weeks moving a water main on State Road A1A near the St. Augustine Amphitheatre.…

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Picolata is a small community along the St. Johns River in west St. Johns County. The area's history goes back centuries, but very little physical evidence remains of forts and other structures that once stood. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
December 19, 2025

You may not know Picolata, but a couple is trying to preserve it

Picolata was once a river crossing and the site of a Spanish fort, but much of the settlement is gone.…

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Florida Rep. Kim Kendall, center, says she wants to see changes in a controversial state development law. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
December 16, 2025

St. Johns lawmaker backs changes to development bill

Rep. Kim Kendell says the state shouldn’t be dictating how local officials can regulate development.…

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St. Augustine Police Chief Jennifer Michaux will retire next month. | St. Augustine Police Department
December 5, 2025

St. Augustine police chief announces retirement

Police Chief Jennifer Michaux reflects on her 30-year career in law enforcement and her five years as chief.…

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Protesters took to the streets in Ponte Vedra Beach earlier this year to oppose a private company's plans to trade nearby sensitive conservation land for scattered plots around the state. A new bill filed in the Florida House and Senate would require more transparency about land swaps. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
November 24, 2025

St. Augustine lawmaker aims to curb last-minute land swaps

A St. Augustine representative is aiming to increase transparency surrounding land swaps like a controversial trade that nearly occurred earlier…

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St. George Street in downtown St. Augustine is one of the areas city law rules is off-limits for panhandling. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
November 23, 2025

Legal fight stalls some panhandling prohibitions in Northeast Florida

According to internal emails, the City of St. Augustine is not enforcing its panhandling law due to ongoing litigation.…

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A 19-mile long paved trail runs from Palatka to southwest of St. Augustine. | Florida State Parks
November 17, 2025

Survey asks: How are the trails in St. Johns County?

A new survey seeks input from the public about paved walking and biking trails in St. Johns County.…

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The Plaza de la Constitución is lit up during Nights of Lights in downtown St. Augustine. l St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra, and The Beaches Visitors and Convention Bureau
November 13, 2025

What’s new as Nights of Lights flips the switch this weekend

There are only a few pages left in this year’s calendar, which means Nights of Lights is ready to shine.…

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St. Augustine's Uptown neighborhood is just north of the historic downtown. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
November 11, 2025

Nights of Lights parking worries some business owners

One change, in particular, is raising concerns about Nights of Lights. See what the debate is all about.…

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Stunt pilot Warren Cilliers died in a crash Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. | St. Augustine Airport Facebook
November 10, 2025

Stunt pilot mourned after crash at Keystone Airport

Warren Cilliers was considered an exceptional pilot and talented mechanic. The cause of the crash is unknown.…

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Spectators enjoy Porch Fest. | Porch Fest via Facebook
November 6, 2025

WHAT TO DO | Lincolnville Festival; Jacksonville PorchFest; Super Girl Surf Festival

The Lincolnville Festival in St. Augustine, PorchFest in Springfield and the Super Girl Surf Festival at Jacksonville Beach are What…

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St. Augustine conservation photographer Matt Keene captured this image of flowers.
November 5, 2025

Photographer turns back time to capture the outdoors

Photographer Matt Keene documents vulnerable ecosystems using an old-fashioned method called tintypes.…

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Celebrate history and culture at the Fort Mose First Harvest.
October 29, 2025

WHAT TO DO | Halloween Goth Night; Fort Mose First Harvest; Right Whale Festival

A goth dance party in Murray Hill, a historical celebration in St. Augustine and a celebration of whales in Fernandina…

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Staff and elected officials from St. Johns County celebrate the opening of a new segment of County Road 2209 on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
October 28, 2025

New road segment should ease traffic near World Golf Village

The new 3-mile segment of road connects Silverleaf Parkway with busy International Golf Parkway.…

Featured image for “Vilano Beach, Jax played key roles in TWEN’s new album”
TWEN band members Ian Jones and Jane Fitzsimmons on the beach in St. Johns County | Mego Lockett
October 27, 2025

Vilano Beach, Jax played key roles in TWEN’s new album

TWEN says Vilano Beach and Jacksonville played a pivotal role in their forthcoming album’s production.…

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In taking over the space that used to house the Gypsy Cab Co., Purple Olive owners Kristen White and Peter Kenney renovated the space. | Old City PR
October 23, 2025

Purple Olive restaurant moves to former Gypsy Cab space

Purple Olive will open Friday on Anastasia Island after 21 years in St. Augustine Beach.…

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The St. Augustine Airport, which is overseen by the St. Johns County Airport Authority. | St. Augustine Airport
October 23, 2025

St. Augustine Airport Authority loses another commissioner

Jennifer Liotta is the fourth Airport Authority board member to resign this year.…