May 12, 2025
Of four finalists, one has encoutnered controversy. Another has been a superintendent in another county.…
May 9, 2025
Centuries later, Fort Mose finally has a fort again
A reconstructed fort opened Friday at Fort Mose Historic State Park, site of the first settlement of freed Black slaves.…
May 8, 2025
St. Johns County backs off plan to demolish civil rights site
Activists sought to preserve the old jail where the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was held after segregation protests.…
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 5, 2025
Big fixes are underway at Lincolnville’s 100-year-old schoolhouse
More than $1 million in grant funding will help repair St. Augustine’s first high school for Black students.…
May 1, 2025
Lawmakers vote to block development at state parks
A bill intended to keep golf courses and lodges from being built in state parks is headed to Gov. Ron…
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 15, 2025
St. Johns County pays $110K for commissioner’s legal fees
The County Commission agreed to cover Krista Joseph’s legal fees in connection with an investigation into her behavior.…
April 15, 2025
The Magic Beach Motel: An icon or an eyesore?
A developer wants to tear down the 74-year-old motel in Vilano Beach, but a cultural review board isn’t convinced.…
April 10, 2025
Senate approves Black history museum in St. Johns County
A House bill regarding the Black history museum has not moved through committees.…
April 9, 2025
State attorney subpoenas St. Johns Airport Authority
The subpoenas seek information about a variety of Airport Authority operations and top-level administrators.…
April 7, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Haiku contest winners
The St. Johns Cultural Council announced the winners of its 5th annual Haiku Contest.…
April 4, 2025
St. Johns superintendent warns against ending property taxes
Superintendent Tim Forson says a proposal to eliminate property taxes would be “very,very tough” for public schools.…
April 4, 2025
Public outcry sinks Water Lily plan in St. Johns County
The Water Lily development would bring up to 3,000 homes to a largely agricultural area.…
March 26, 2025
Rift develops over new St. Johns County attorney
County Attorney Richard Komando was approved by a 3-2 vote despite opposition from County Commission Chair Krista Joseph.…
March 25, 2025
Nights of Lights shortened to ease crowds and traffic
The St. Augustine City Commission shortened Nights of Lights by a week and shifted the dates earlier.…
March 21, 2025
Early voting underway in special congressional election
The election in Congressional District 6 pits two vastly different candidates — Democrat Josh Weil and Republican Randy Fine.…
March 20, 2025
St. Johns deputy demoted for comment about homeless
Officer Gregory Suchy said he regretted making a comment about the homeless that he thought would be funny.…
March 18, 2025
St. Johns County moves ahead with ideas to protect trees
The policies, championed by Commission Chair Krista Joseph, could require developers to preserve more trees.…
March 13, 2025
Anastasia Mosquito Board commissioner resigns, citing ‘mismanagement’
The Anastasia Mosquito Control Board in St. Johns County is down one member as Martha Gleason officially tendered her resignation…
March 12, 2025
New K-8 school in RiverTown gets a name in advance of August opening
A new school set to open in St. Johns County’s RiverTown this August officially has a name: Hallowes Cove Academy.…
March 11, 2025
St. Augustine to consider shortening Nights of Lights
St. Augustine may pare back the length of its blockbuster holiday lights event.…
March 11, 2025
St. Johns Airport Authority anticipates criminal investigation
The elected board overseeing the St. Augustine airport is dealing with allegations that two members violated Florida’s Sunshine Laws and…
March 6, 2025
Roller rink aims to open this year in St. Augustine
Local skaters won’t have to go all the way to Jacksonville once the roller rink opens on Anastasia Island.…