March 25, 2024
Work is continuing to create a park on an empty city lot at Weeden and DeHaven streets. The question now…
March 18, 2024
Two new schools get names in St. Johns County
The new schools are Trout Creek Academy and Lakeside Academy. Seven more schools are planned in the next five years.…
March 13, 2024
World Golf Village IMAX to remain open
Despite concerns that it would close, St. Johns County confirmed the IMAX theater at World Golf Village will remain open…
March 11, 2024
Artwork coming to busy St. Augustine traffic circle
The city is on the hunt for an artist or a team of artists to create an outdoor installation at…
March 8, 2024
St. Augustine asks voters to streamline police pensions
St. Augustine residents will decide March 19 whether police pensions should fall under the municipal code, which would make it…
March 5, 2024
St. Johns Commission OKs divisive waterfront trail
The commission approved a roughly $1.8 million bid to construct the 8-foot-wide trail connecting two boat ramps on Shore Drive…
March 5, 2024
Decision delayed on HGTV Dream Home in St. Augustine
St. Augustine’s Planning and Zoning Board will wait until next month to consider a retaining wall that builders installed without…
February 21, 2024
Opposition grows to climate bill from Palatka lawmaker
A bill sponsored by Republican Rep. Bobby Payne of Palatka would eliminate references to climate change in state statutes.…
February 19, 2024
New trolley stop called a ‘game changer’ for Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center
Old Town Trolley Tours and Attractions will add a stop at the museum to help St. Augustine promote its historic…
February 8, 2024
Former Firehouse Subs partner buys Cap’s on the Water
Stephen Joost and Bernard De Raad are partnering on new full-service, coastal restaurant concepts.…
February 7, 2024
Rip rap questioned at HGTV Dream Home in St. Augustine
The St. Augustine Planning & Zoning Board is delaying a decision about the retaining wall, which was built without approval.…
February 5, 2024
More affordable housing planned in St. Johns County
The Homeless Coalition of St. Johns County hopes to use $247,000 in state money toward building 16 affordable duplexes.…
January 31, 2024
Chase Bank to add 10 branches in Northeast Florida
Two of the new branches will be in low-to moderate-income areas in Jacksonville and St. Augustine.…
January 26, 2024
Residents concerned about seawall project in St. Augustine
Residents this week voiced their concerns about the cost of the project and how the changes would affect downtown St.…
January 23, 2024
St. Augustine seeks details about carousel plans
Commissioners want to see a site plan and a safety plan before approving the carousel’s return at Davenport Park.…
January 19, 2024
Fort Mose begins reconstruction of 18th century community
More than 100 people gathered Friday to break ground on a reconstruction of Fort Mose, the first free African settlement…
January 19, 2024
The St. Augustine carousel may come around again
A private citizen is scheduled Monday to present a plan to build another carousel at Davenport Park.…
January 10, 2024
St. Augustine and Amelia Island vie for state’s Black history museum
An eight-member task force will meet Friday as it seeks to select a location for the Florida Museum of Black…
November 17, 2023
Nights of Lights returns with boost for local businesses
Tens of thousands of people will travel to St. Augustine to see one of the biggest holiday light displays anywhere.…
November 14, 2023
New lab aims to keep water safe in St. Johns County
The $4.6 million utility lab was built on higher ground, meaning staff can work 24/7 through any storm.…
November 10, 2023
FDOT intersection plan stirs reaction in St. Augustine
FDOT plans a complete redesign of the Avenida Menendez and King Street/Cathedral Place intersection. The goal is to improve traffic…
October 25, 2023
More affordable housing opens in St. Augustine
Victoria Crossing is the latest attempt to deal with a critical shortage of affordable housing in Northeast Florida’s most expensive…
October 24, 2023
Parking rates rising at St. Augustine’s downtown garage
The fee to park in St. Augustine’s downtown garage will increase to $20 per vehicle as of Nov. 6. It’s…
October 6, 2023
19th century ship found buried in St. Augustine
State transportation crews stumbled onto the ship while digging for a drainage project on State Road A1A.…