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The new Hastings Community Center and Library is officially open | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
6 hours ago

Hastings branch of St. Johns County Library, community center opens doors

The new Hastings Community Center and Library is officially open to the public.…

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St. Johns County Sheriff Rob Hardwick announced Thursday morning that the agency had arrested nearly 40 people in operations targeting sex offenders in September and October | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
1 day ago

St. Johns County announces nearly 40 arrests for soliciting minors, sex offender non-registration

In one operation, St. Johns deputies posed as children on online platforms and ultimately arrested 15 suspects.…

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The St. Johns County School District is moving ahead with plans to build a high school in the sprawling Silverleaf community | Megan Mallicoat, Jacksonville Today
2 days ago

Plans move forward for Silverleaf high school

The St. Johns County School Board has approved plans for a new high school in the sprawling Silverleaf community.…

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An illustration shows the planned Fire Station 22 in St. Johns County, with the Sheriff's Office Operations Center. | St. Johns County
2 days ago

Amendment 3 fallout: St. Johns County puts fire station on hold, plans staff cuts

St Johns County officials say the financial strain from Amendment 3 on government services is “going to be painful.”…

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NASA astronauts Jessica Watkins and Luke Delaney talk to students at Freedom Crossing Academy in St. Johns County during a live presentation | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
November 10, 2026

NASA astronauts aboard ISS answer SJC students’ burning questions

Students at Freedom Crossing Academy connected live with two NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station.…

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Signs barring firearms at St. Augustine's Visitor Information Center have been removed after a legal challenge from a gun rights organization | Photo courtesy City of St. Augustine
November 6, 2026

St. Augustine to pay $40K to settle lawsuit over guns at visitor center

The nonprofit Florida Carry sued the city in July for prohibiting guns at the Visitor Information Center.…

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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
November 4, 2026

Charges refiled in fake voter guide case in St. Johns County

Five people face misdemeanor charges in connection with a phony voter guide designed to look like the real one.…

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An early morning view from Anastasia State Park near St. Augustine | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
November 3, 2026

St. Johns voters give resounding yes to land conservation referendum

Voters in St. Johns County overwhelmingly supported a conservation land measure.…

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The parking lot at voting Precinct 407 was packed just before noon Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, at Southpoint Baptist Church on Tiger Hole Road. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
November 3, 2026

Full election results for Florida and the First Coast

Jacksonville Today has complete election results for statewide races, local offices and ballot issues.…

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Fans that are part of a cooling system are seen on the roof of a data center April 27, 2026, in Hillsboro, Oregon. | Jenny Kane, AP
November 3, 2026

St. Johns County bans data centers for at least a year

The county became the third in Northeast Florida to impose a moratorium on large-scale data centers.…

Featured image for “Black history museum gets strong local support despite stalling at state”
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
October 27, 2026

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…

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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
October 26, 2026

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.…

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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.…

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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.”…

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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.…

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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.…

Featured image for “St. Johns organizations weigh in on conservation tax measure”
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.…

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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.…

Featured image for “Unleashed by Florida lawmakers, landowners move to convert farms into subdivisions”
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.…

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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.…

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…

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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.…

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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.…

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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.…