11 hours ago Growing hospital offerings in growing St. Johns CountyUF Health and Baptist Health will open hospitals and medical facilities next week, with more expansion ahead.…By Noah Hertz
1 day ago St. Johns County OKs $125K for Black History MuseumCounty commissioners voted to spend on the museum despite uncertainty about property tax revenues.…By Noah Hertz
2 days ago St. Johns County Clerk’s Office enhances access to servicesIt’s now a little easier to get your marriage license, passport application and public records sorted out.…By Noah Hertz
3 days ago St. Johns sheriff defends Flock cameras; commissioners consider moratoriumSt. Johns County Sheriff Rob Hardwick made a passionate defense of the department’s use of the Flock Safety license plate…By News4Jax staff
September 15, 2026 St. Johns County reverses course and denies 4,000-home development near NocateeThe project sought approval under a new state law easing development of “agricultural enclaves.”…By Noah Hertz
September 8, 2026 AI-generated ‘Cat in the Hat’ sparks school safety warningsThe St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the national Cat in the Hat craze on social media.…By Chris Will - News4Jax
September 3, 2026 St. Johns County will remove at least some of its Flock camerasThe Sheriff’s Office did not specify whether it will remove all Flock cameras or just those on state roads.…By Noah Hertz
September 1, 2026 St. Johns wants to challenge Florida’s agricultural enclave development lawSt. Johns County may go to court over a new law that eases development of agricultural lands.…By Noah Hertz
August 24, 2026 Slow-the-growth candidates win big in St. Johns CountyFrom the School Board to the County Commission, this month’s primary elections scored wins for St. Johns County candidates running…By Noah Hertz
August 21, 2026 Sebastian Harbor Marina in St. Augustine to open in October after 20 yearsThe 64-slip marina on the San Sabastian River basin in St. Augustine will open after sitting idle for decades.…By Jonathan Lundy - News4Jax
August 19, 2026 1,000-plus acres of agricultural land OK’d for development in St. JohnsAs many as 15,000 homes got the green light under a new law that eases the way for development.…By Noah Hertz
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
August 14, 2026 Incumbent defends St. Johns School Board seat from newcomer’s challengeSt. Johns County voters will decide whether to retain the longest-serving member on the School Board.…By Noah Hertz
August 12, 2026 Florida House candidate says she was attacked at World Golf Village polling placeDiana Jordan-Baldwin says she was attacked by a man who supports her opponent in the election.…By Noah Hertz
August 10, 2026 Duval and St. Johns schools close budget gaps before new school yearDuval Schools faced a $100 million shortfall, and St. Johns ended last year $23 million in the red.…By Ariel Schiller - News4Jax and Carlos Acevedo - News4Jax
August 7, 2026 St. Johns teens charged with cache of homemade guns and explosivesThe boys, ages 13 and 14, made guns from standard hardware and espoused racist philosophies.…By Noah Hertz
August 5, 2026 St. Augustine Beach bans smoking and vaping at beaches and parksThe action this week brings St. Augustine Beach into line with the county’s rules on smoking and vaping.…By Noah Hertz
August 4, 2026 St. Johns County considers challenge to agricultural development lawCounty commissioners want to know if it would be worth the time and money to challenge the law in court.…By Noah Hertz
July 31, 2026 Developer withdraws proposal for Daily’s gas station in Fruit CoveDaily’s parent company has put forth the plan three times, and residents have opposed it from the start.…By Noah Hertz
July 31, 2026 School Board candidates in St. Johns County spar over financesThree candidates are running to represent District 4 on the St. Johns County School Board.…By Noah Hertz
July 31, 2026 Judge upholds development restrictions at World Golf VillageThe World Golf Foundation had argued that land-use restrictions dating to 1996 were no longer valid.…By J. Brooks Terry - Jacksonville Daily Record
July 28, 2026 Democrats and Republicans have options in District 18 state House raceBoth parties have candidates in House District 18, which covers the northern half of St. Johns County.…By Noah Hertz
July 27, 2026 St. Johns County Commission candidates cite varied experience levelFour candidates are competing to represent the county’s southwest area on the St. Johns County Commission.…By Noah Hertz
July 23, 2026 6,500-plus acres in St. Johns County could be developed under new state lawThe law treats some agricultural land as though it has already been zoned for single-family housing.…By Noah Hertz