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A nine-person task force selected a site in St. Augustine's West Augustine community as the future home of the Florida Museum of Black History. The site was once the home of Florida Memorial University. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
2 days ago

Black history museum gets strong local support despite stalling at state

St. Augustine leaders agreed to award $25,000 to a foundation raising money for the museum…

By Noah Hertz

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A crowd walks through St. Augustine on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, as part of the annual Out of the Darkness Walk organized by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention North Florida. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
3 days ago

People touched by suicide find support in St. Augustine

Dozens of people took part in the annual Out of the Darkness Walk on Sunday in St. Augustine.…

By Noah Hertz

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Habitat for Humanity's Volusia Woods community is near St. Augustine's West King district. | Habitat for Humanity of St. Johns County
October 23, 2026

Habitat St. Johns seeks owners for income-restricted homes

Habitat for Humanity of St. Johns County is seeking homeowners in Volusia Woods, the organization’s newest neighborhood.…

By Noah Hertz

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The boundaries of a proposed 200-acre development near the busy intersection of Interstate 95 and State Road 16 in St. Johns County | St. Johns County
October 21, 2026

St. Johns County OKs more development on farmland

Development is coming to nearly 250 acres of farmland designated as “agricultural enclaves.”…

By Noah Hertz

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A Flock Safety license plate reader is seen along a public road. | David Goldman, AP file
October 20, 2026

St. Johns County will remove Flock cameras from county roads

County commissioners narrowly agreed to remove about 45 Flock cameras along county rights of way.…

By Noah Hertz

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October 14, 2026

Compare the candidates | NOV. 3 ST. JOHNS COUNTY VOTER GUIDE

St. Johns County Voter Guide | Compare the candidates on the Nov. 3 ballot.…

By Jacksonville Today

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St. Johns County voters will be asked in November about potentially paying a little extra to fund land conservation. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
October 12, 2026

St. Johns organizations weigh in on conservation tax measure

St. Johns County voters will decide whether the government should spend more money to support conservation.…

By Noah Hertz

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The St. Augustine Airport, which is overseen by the St. Johns County Airport Authority. | St. Augustine Airport
October 8, 2026

Elections come at turning point for St. Johns Airport Authority

Airport Authority candidates want to put controversy behind them and regain the public’s trust.…

By Noah Hertz

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Land near State Road 208 in St. Johns County. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
October 5, 2026

Unleashed by Florida lawmakers, landowners move to convert farms into subdivisions

A new farmland development law is one of a string wresting power over development away from local government.…

By Nicolas Rivero - The Florida Trib

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St. Augustine City Manager David Birchim was appointed in 2023. | City of St. Augustine
September 29, 2026

St. Augustine City Manager David Birchim to retire

St. Augustine City Manager David Birchim will retire this year.…

By Noah Hertz

Featured image for “St. Johns County reverses decision on developments totaling 1,000-plus acres”
The St. Johns County Commission reversed course and denied two proposed developments that the board previously approved in August | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
September 28, 2026

St. Johns County reverses decision on developments totaling 1,000-plus acres

The decision by the St. Johns County’s Board of County Commissioners bucks a new Florida law meant to fast-track rural…

By Noah Hertz

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Baptist Health is opening a new emergency room at its recently opened medical campus in Silverleaf | Baptist Health
September 18, 2026

Growing hospital offerings in growing St. Johns County

UF Health and Baptist Health will open hospitals and medical facilities next week, with more expansion ahead.…

By Noah Hertz

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A historical display stands at the future site of the Florida Museum of Black History in West Augustine. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
September 17, 2026

St. Johns County OKs $125K for Black History Museum

County commissioners voted to spend on the museum despite uncertainty about property tax revenues.…

By Noah Hertz

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St. Johns County Clerk of Court Brandon Patty shows County Commission Chair Clay Murphy around the new public service center in St. Augustine.
September 16, 2026

St. Johns County Clerk’s Office enhances access to services

It’s now a little easier to get your marriage license, passport application and public records sorted out.…

By Noah Hertz

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A Flock Safety license plate reader is seen along a public road. | David Goldman, AP file
September 16, 2026

St. Johns sheriff defends Flock cameras; commissioners consider moratorium

St. Johns County Sheriff Rob Hardwick made a passionate defense of the department’s use of the Flock Safety license plate…

By News4Jax staff

Featured image for “St. Johns County reverses course and denies 4,000-home development near Nocatee”
The St. Johns County Commission denied a proposal for developing forested land along the intracoastal waterway in St. Johns County. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
September 15, 2026

St. Johns County reverses course and denies 4,000-home development near Nocatee

The project sought approval under a new state law easing development of “agricultural enclaves.”…

By Noah Hertz

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An AI-generated "Cat in the Hat" character from social media. | News4Jax
September 8, 2026

AI-generated ‘Cat in the Hat’ sparks school safety warnings

The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the national Cat in the Hat craze on social media.…

By Chris Will - News4Jax

Featured image for “St. Johns County will remove at least some of its Flock cameras”
St. Johns County Sheriff Rob Hardwick, who confirmed this week that the county will remove at least some of its Flock license plate readers. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
September 3, 2026

St. Johns County will remove at least some of its Flock cameras

The Sheriff’s Office did not specify whether it will remove all Flock cameras or just those on state roads.…

By Noah Hertz

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In September, St. Johns County officials reversed a previous decision on another enclave project on the intracoastal waterway near Palm Valley. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
September 1, 2026

St. Johns wants to challenge Florida’s agricultural enclave development law

St. Johns County may go to court over a new law that eases development of agricultural lands.…

By Noah Hertz

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Kevin Allen, Krista Joseph and Martin Pyszczymuka all ran campaigns that called for slowing St. Johns County's growth | Photos courtesy of the candidates
August 24, 2026

Slow-the-growth candidates win big in St. Johns County

From the School Board to the County Commission, this month’s primary elections scored wins for St. Johns County candidates running…

By Noah Hertz

Featured image for “Sebastian Harbor Marina in St. Augustine to open in October after 20 years”
Construction on the Sebastian Harbor Marina is scheduled to be completed in October. | News4Jax
August 21, 2026

Sebastian Harbor Marina in St. Augustine to open in October after 20 years

The 64-slip marina on the San Sabastian River basin in St. Augustine will open after sitting idle for decades.…

By Jonathan Lundy - News4Jax

Featured image for “1,000-plus acres of agricultural land OK’d for development in St. Johns”
This forested land, pictured across the intracoastal waterway near Palm Valley, could be developed into homes pending a decision by the St. Johns County Commission next month | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
August 19, 2026

1,000-plus acres of agricultural land OK’d for development in St. Johns

As many as 15,000 homes got the green light under a new law that eases the way for development.…

By Noah Hertz

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St. Johns County voters will be asked in November about potentially paying a little extra to fund land conservation. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
August 18, 2026

On St. Johns ballots in November: More funding for conservation?

St. Johns County voters will be asked whether they support a tax increase to help buy conservation land.…

By Noah Hertz

Featured image for “Incumbent defends St. Johns School Board seat from newcomer’s challenge”
St. Johns County School Board District 1 candidates Kevin Allen and Beverly Slough. | Photos courtesy of the candidates
August 14, 2026

Incumbent defends St. Johns School Board seat from newcomer’s challenge

St. Johns County voters will decide whether to retain the longest-serving member on the School Board.…

By Noah Hertz

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