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Smoking and vaping will be prohibited at the Ocean Pier when it reopens this year in St. Augustine Beach. | St. Johns County
August 5, 2026

St. Augustine Beach bans smoking and vaping at beaches and parks

The action this week brings St. Augustine Beach into line with the county’s rules on smoking and vaping.…

By Noah Hertz

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County Commissioner Sarah Arnold, former St. Augustine Beach Mayor (and current City Commissioner) Dylan Rumrell and County Commissioner Christian Whitehurst. | St. Johns County, St. Augustine Beach
July 7, 2026

St. Johns County officeholders charged in connection with fake voter guide

Three elected officials are accused of circulating a fake Republican voter guide ahead of the 2024 election.…

By Noah Hertz

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The St. Augustine Beach shoreline | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
June 4, 2026

St. Augustine Beach police mobilize to thwart planned teen takeover

Posts on social media indicated that a teen takeover was planned at the St. Augustine Beach pier.…

By Briana Brownleee - News4Jax and Jesse Hanson - News4Jax

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The pillars on the St. Augustine Beach pier have seen better days. | St. Johns County
May 13, 2026

St. Augustine Beach pier will be closed for repairs until November

Swimmers and surfers are asked to stay 500 feet from the pier as decay on the pillars is repaired.…

By Heather Henderson

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The St. Augustine Beach shoreline | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
April 8, 2026

St. Augustine Beach considers term limits for commissioners

Voters will decide in November if St. Augustine Beach’s city commissioners should have term limits.…

By Noah Hertz

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Beth Sweeny will serve as St. Augustine Beach's mayor through 2026. | Submitted, Beth Sweeny
December 15, 2025

Meet the new mayor of St. Augustine Beach

St. Augustine Beach officials elevated Beth Sweeny from the position of vice mayor. Hear her priorities in the new position.…

By Noah Hertz

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