September 2, 2025
The county will chip in $650,000 more than last year to help make sure Nights of Lights runs smoothly.…
August 5, 2025
Magic Beach Motel will be demolished after all
The St. Johns County Commission decided it does not have the legal authority to stop the demolition.…
August 5, 2025
Trash fees are going up in St. Johns County
Residents can expect to pay $200 more annually over the next five years.…
July 30, 2025
Ponte Vedra Concert Hall to reopen after renovations
The much-loved concert hall is returning with a stacked concert lineup after a yearlong shutdown.…
July 25, 2025
After rocky rollout, St. Johns County keeps trash hauler
County officials say FCC Environmental Services has cleaned up its act since a disastrous beginning.…
July 23, 2025
St. Johns County Commission signals lower property tax rate
Some commissioners want to cut taxes even further, but administrators say services would suffer.…
June 17, 2025
Garbage fees may rise in St. Johns County
The County Commission is considering whether to raise fees by $80 this year plus additional increases over five years.…
June 3, 2025
St. Johns County puts the brakes on stricter e-bike rules
Instead of imposing stricter rules, the county will encourage riders to operate safely.…
June 3, 2025
Embattled St. Johns County administrator gets contract extension
County commissioners voted 3-2 to extend Joy Andrews’ contract by three years.…
May 6, 2025
St. Johns County approves 300 townhomes near CR 210
Despite concerns, county commissioners said the project was more acceptable than other possibilities.…
May 1, 2025
‘Agrihood’ development may reemerge in St. Johns County
The County Commission rejected the development in November, but the developer is proposing changes.…
April 17, 2025
Arts center planned in St. Johns County — but where?
An arts coalition has plans for a new performing arts complex in St. Augustine to serve smaller groups.…
January 9, 2025
IMAX’s future at World Golf could be clarified this month
County commissioners will discuss options for World Golf Village and the IMAX Theater when they meet Jan. 21.…
December 18, 2024
One-time outcast now leads the way on St. Johns Commission
As chair of the St. Johns County Commission, Krista Joseph hopes to slow the county’s rampant growth.…
November 11, 2024
St. Johns County Commission now has majority who committed to slowing growth
Next week, two new St. Johns County commissioners will join the board.…
November 5, 2024
3,000-home ‘agrihood’ rejected in St. Johns County
The agrihood would have combinded homes with agricultural elements, but many residents opposed it.…
November 1, 2024
‘Agrihood’ coming to a vote in St. Johns County
County commissioners will consider a 3,000-home “agrihood” that would combine housing with elements like community farms.…
October 24, 2024
NOV. 5 ST. JOHNS VOTER GUIDE | Compare the candidates
Compare the candidates for local St. Johns races, state Legislature and Congress with our Candidate Comparison Tool.…
September 17, 2024
376-home neighborhood axed near St. Augustine Lakes over overcrowding, flooding fears
The St. Johns County Commission denied a proposal to build 376 homes near St. Augustine Lakes.…
August 26, 2024
School taxes will be on St. Johns ballots in November
St. Johns County voters will decide whether to extend a sales tax for school buildings and enact a new property…
August 20, 2024
2 incumbents lose seats on St. Johns County commission
Roy Alaimo and Henry Dean lose to challengers Ann Taylor and Clay Murphy, who are promising to slow growth in…
August 14, 2024
Court fight colors St. Johns County election
With the election in full swing, a court fight playing out in the background involves some key players.…
August 6, 2024
St. Johns may ditch new trash hauler after ‘disastrous’ start
The county estimates that more than 2,000 residents’ trash wasn’t picked up on time Aug. 1 and 2.…
August 2, 2024
Straw poll hints at election surprises in St. Johns County
More than 500 people voted in a straw poll sponsored by the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce.…