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Baptist Health is opening a new emergency room at its recently opened medical campus in Silverleaf | Baptist Health
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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.…

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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
1 day ago

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

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

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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.
2 days ago

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.…

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A Flock Safety license plate reader is seen along a public road. | David Goldman, AP file
3 days ago

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…

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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.”…

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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.…

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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.…

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The future of this forested land, pictured across the intracoastal waterway near Palm Valley in St. Johns County, is uncertain. County commissioners reached an impasse on whether to certify it as an agricultural enclave. | 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.…

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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…

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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.…

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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.…

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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.…

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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.…

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Florida House of Representatives candidate Diana Jordan-Baldwin says she was attacked this week at a polling place in World Golf Village. | Photo courtesy of Diana Jordan-Baldwin
August 12, 2026

Florida House candidate says she was attacked at World Golf Village polling place

Diana Jordan-Baldwin says she was attacked by a man who supports her opponent in the election.…

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August 10, 2026

Duval and St. Johns schools close budget gaps before new school year

Duval Schools faced a $100 million shortfall, and St. Johns ended last year $23 million in the red.…

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Sgt. Gene Tolbert with the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office demonstrates a makeshift gun confiscated during an investigation into two local teenagers. The gun, made of piping and wood, was part of a cache that included other makeshift firearms and explosive material. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
August 7, 2026

St. Johns teens charged with cache of homemade guns and explosives

The boys, ages 13 and 14, made guns from standard hardware and espoused racist philosophies.…

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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.…

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St. Johns County has received six proposals to develop agricultural land under a new state law. One large residential development would be just north of Nocatee. | Google Maps
August 4, 2026

St. Johns County considers challenge to agricultural development law

County commissioners want to know if it would be worth the time and money to challenge the law in court.…

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Speakers oppose a proposed Daily's gas station, convenience store and car wash in Fruit Cove. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
July 31, 2026

Developer withdraws proposal for Daily’s gas station in Fruit Cove

Daily’s parent company has put forth the plan three times, and residents have opposed it from the start.…

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Three candidates are running to represent northeast St. Johns County on the School Board | Megan Mallicoat, Jacksonville Today
July 31, 2026

School Board candidates in St. Johns County spar over finances

Three candidates are running to represent District 4 on the St. Johns County School Board.…

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World Golf Foundation Inc. owned 36.7 acres surrounding the former World Golf Hall of Fame structure. | Jacksonville Daily Record
July 31, 2026

Judge upholds development restrictions at World Golf Village

The World Golf Foundation had argued that land-use restrictions dating to 1996 were no longer valid.…

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The Florida Capitol in Tallahassee. Four candidates are running to represent District 18, which covers northern St. Johns County. | Phil Sears, AP
July 28, 2026

Democrats and Republicans have options in District 18 state House race

Both parties have candidates in House District 18, which covers the northern half of St. Johns County.…

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St. Johns County Commission candidates speak at a forum hosted by the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce in June. From left are District 4 candidates Sam Williams and James Galloway and District 2 candidates Martin Pyszczymuka, Will McMullan, Tim Burres and Heather Brofford. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
July 27, 2026

St. Johns County Commission candidates cite varied experience level

Four candidates are competing to represent the county’s southwest area on the St. Johns County Commission.…

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St. Johns County has received six proposals to develop agricultural land under a new state law. One large residential development would be just north of Nocatee. | Google Maps
July 23, 2026

6,500-plus acres in St. Johns County could be developed under new state law

The law treats some agricultural land as though it has already been zoned for single-family housing.…