March 19, 2026 State Black history museum is still a long ways offFor the second time, a bill regarding the Black history museum in St. Johns County failed to pass the Legislature.…By Noah Hertz
March 18, 2026 WHAT TO DO | ‘The Mikado’; Coffee with the Curators; ‘The Sauce Boss’ Bill WhartonThe Mikado opera in St. Augustine, an art talk in Mandarin, and an evening of music and cooking in Fernandina…By Amy Garrett
March 17, 2026 Sing Out Loud festival will scale back this fall, with a big move comingThis year’s Sing Out Loud music festival will offer a smaller presence that still promises lots of performances.…By Noah Hertz
March 11, 2026 Sarbez! owner plans new restaurant, venue Alfred’s in west St. AugustineAlfred’s, a new restaurant and venue, is targeting a spring opening in St. Augustine’s West City neighborhood.…By Noah Hertz
March 9, 2026 New exhibit explores St. Augustine’s ancient Irish tiesSt. Augustines’ Irish connections date to 1600 — more than 100 years before the first St. Patrick’s Day celebration.…By Noah Hertz
March 3, 2026 Adventure Landing in St. Augustine sold for $3.6MAdventure Landing remains open after its purchase by real estate companies in Georgia and Alabama.…By J. Brooks Terry - Jacksonville Daily Record
February 27, 2026 St. Augustine drops longtime horse carriage operatorThe action comes after pressure from animal welfare activists and a history of rules violations.…By Noah Hertz
February 25, 2026 WHAT TO DO | ‘Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing’ concert; World of Nations, Flight to Freedom reenactmentDowntown Jacksonville’s annual World of Nations festival, a performance of the “Black National Anthem,” and an immersive Underground Railroad reenactment…By Amy Garrett
February 25, 2026 BIT OF JOY | Local NFL player honoredThe St. Augustine City Commission honored NFL player and St. Augustine native DeMario Douglas, who recently played in the Super…By Heather Henderson
February 25, 2026 St. Augustine’s Treasury building could be a hotel soonMore than 100 rooms are planned in the Treasury building along with a new parking garage.…By Noah Hertz
February 24, 2026 St. Augustine braces for property tax cutbacksThe city says it will have to significantly cut services if the Florida Legislature reduces property taxes.…By Noah Hertz
February 12, 2026 St. Johns County fields feedback on Shore Drive trailCounty officials say a decision will come soon on the future of the controversial Shore Drive project.…By Noah Hertz
February 10, 2026 Nights of Lights judged a success, but cost still a concernCity officials think they solved several problems with Nights of Lights, but more work remains.…By Noah Hertz
February 6, 2026 Former assistant police chief arrested in St. AugustineAnthony Cuthbert is accused of taking thousands of dollars from the Police Benevolent Organization.…By Dan Scanlan
February 2, 2026 St. Augustine seeks to redevelop West City areaA new program aims to help West City homeowners with costly repairs in the underserved area.…By Noah Hertz
January 28, 2026 Disputed Shore Drive trail reemerges in St. Johns CountyA public meeting and online survey will seek comments about the paved path planned along Shore Drive.…By Noah Hertz
January 26, 2026 Bridge of Lions to close as iconic statues are movedThe lion statues must be moved so the state can raise St. Augustine’s seawall to mitigate flooding.…By Noah Hertz
January 16, 2026 St. Johns County memorial honors fallen firefightersThe permanent Fallen Firefighter Memorial now sits at Fire Rescue headquarters on Gaines Road in St. Augustine.…By Michelle Corum
January 16, 2026 Meet Jon Marston, St. Augustine’s new police chiefMarston joined the St. Augustine Police Department in 2008 after moving a few years earlier from Maine.…By Noah Hertz
January 14, 2026 Contagious horse disease reported in St. AugustineArchie, a horse owned by Country Carriages, was diagnosed last week with a case of strangles.…By Noah Hertz
January 13, 2026 West Augustine residents celebrate withdrawal of opioid clinic proposalA representative for clinic operator New Season says plans for the opioid treatment clinic in West Augustine are off the…By Noah Hertz
January 5, 2026 Utility work could snarl traffic on A1A on Anastasia IslandCrews will spend three to four weeks moving a water main on State Road A1A near the St. Augustine Amphitheatre.…By Noah Hertz
December 19, 2025 You may not know Picolata, but a couple is trying to preserve itPicolata was once a river crossing and the site of a Spanish fort, but much of the settlement is gone.…By Noah Hertz
December 16, 2025 St. Johns lawmaker backs changes to development billRep. Kim Kendell says the state shouldn’t be dictating how local officials can regulate development.…By Noah Hertz