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Freehold Communities' Arden development in South Florida would be an agrihood with a 5-acre farm and event barn. | Freehold Communities
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.…

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Chad Mullen's family reported him missing in September. His body was found buried Monday. | News4Jax
October 30, 2024

Dead man identified after body is found in St. Johns County

Chad Mullen’s body was found after a tip to detectives who were investigating his disappearance in September.…

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October 30, 2024

Restrained students still an issue for St. Johns parents

The federal government found that St. Johns County has reduced the use of restraint, but some parents say it isn’t…

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The intersection at Cuna and Spanish streets in downtown St. Augustine is now the end of the line for cars going north on the bricked street. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville
October 29, 2024

Street closed for good in downtown St. Augustine

A portion of Spanish Street is closed to vehicles to make the city more walkable, but some businesses objected.…

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St. Johns County District 5 School Board candidates Linda Thomson, left, and Bethany Hilbert.
October 28, 2024

One School Board seat still up for grabs in St. Johns County

Linda Thomson and Bethany Hilbert are competing for the School Board seat in District 5.…

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This diamondback terrapin lives at the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve in St. Johns County. | Amy Howard
October 23, 2024

Matanzas Riverkeeper joins call to protect native turtle species

The Matanzas Riverkeeper is joining a national effort to protect the diamondback terrapin, a small, spotted turtle found in Northeast…

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Pecan Craft Kitchen is planned at the former Broudy’s Liquor Store site at 138 Florida 13 N. in Julington Creek. | Jacksonville Daily Record
October 23, 2024

‘Farm-to-fire’ restaurant planned in Julington Creek

Pecan Craft Kitchen will be a fast casual restaurant using local ingredients and fire grilling.…

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St. Johns County leaders have identified a West Augustine site, near the former location of Florida Memorial College, as a potential home for a Florida Museum of Black History. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
October 21, 2024

Tourism council ready to promote Black History Museum

Tourism officials are recommending St. Johns County commit $50,000 to marketing and communication for the museum.…

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The Duval County Supervisor of Elections office provides signs in English and Spanish outside the Duval County Public Library Mandarin Branch location to notify voters where they can cast their ballot. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
October 18, 2024

Here’s when early voting begins on the First Coast

Early voting begins next week across Northeast Florida. Dates and times vary by county.…

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Crews remove a fallen tree from a home belonging to the Bruce family in St. Augustine. | Amy Tarmey
October 18, 2024

St. Augustine comes to the aid of family rocked by hurricane

The Bruce family suffered thousands of dollars of damage to their home during Hurricane Milton, but caring neighbors helped them…

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A driver hands money to a man panhandling at University Boulevard at Beach Boulevard in Jacksonville. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
October 16, 2024

St. Johns County sued over panhandling restrictions

Civil rights organizations are challenging panhandling bans in cities across the state, including Jacksonville.…

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In addition to spraying pesticides to keep the bugs at bay, the Anastasia Mosquito Control District also operates the Vector Education Center and Science Museum. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today.
October 16, 2024

Explaining your ballot: Mosquito Control and Beach District in St. Johns

St. Johns County voters will have more than just the big ticket local races for County Commission and School Board…

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October 14, 2024

Development includes 3,000 homes in St. Johns County

St. Johns County is reviewing plans for Water Lily, a development that includes 3,000 homes and 280,000 square feet of…

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The Matanzas River overflows into parts of historic St. Augustine during Hurricane Milton last year. | News4Jax
October 11, 2024

What to do if you have storm damage in St. Johns County

St. Johns County and St. Augustine officials say it is time to do damage assessments after Hurricane Milton.…

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FPL lineworkers restore power after Hurricane Milton. l Florida Power & Light Co.
October 11, 2024

Utilities continue to restore power on First Coast

Power remains out mainly in St Johns, Putnam and Flagler counties after Hurricane Milton.…

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Flooding in Downtown St. Augustine on the afternoon of Thursday, Oct. 10, following Hurricane Milton. | Carly Zervis, special to Jacksonville Today
October 10, 2024

St. Johns County lifts evacuation order; St. Augustine Marina remains closed

People who were ordered to evacuate in St. Johns County for Hurricane Milton can now return home; St. Augustine announces…

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A sign traces the history of storms in St. Augustine Beach. | Anne Schindler, Jacksonville Today
October 10, 2024

St. Johns County asks people to stay off the roads

St. Johns County is assessing damage after Hurricane Milton hit the area particularly hard.…

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Hastings’ once-bustling main drag is quiet most days. But some buildings that were long vacant have been filled with businesses in the last year. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
October 2, 2024

Hastings, Florida’s Potato Capital, aims to become a weekend getaway destination

Hastings was once a roaring hub for agriculture in Florida. Now, local efforts are underway to get it noticed again.…

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AdventHealth plans to expand its hospital system to St. Johns County with a new ER. | AdventHealth
October 2, 2024

AdventHealth plans expansion into St. Johns County

AdventHealth, one of the largest faith-based health systems in the U.S., plans a freestanding emergency room southwest of St. Augustine.…

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From left are St. Augustine City Commissioner Cynthia Garris, the Rev. Laverne March, City Commissioner Barbara Blonder and Mayor Nancy Sikes-Kline. | City of St. Augustine
September 24, 2024

Pastor receives St. Augustine’s highest honor

The Rev. Laverne March is the latest person to receive St. Augustine’s highest honor — and she’s likely to be…

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The pillars of the pier are fully exposed after the beach renourishment by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. | News4Jax
September 17, 2024

Fix on the way for St. Johns County Ocean Pier

St. Johns County OK’d spending $3 million to fix up its oceanfront pier.…

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West Augustine Community Development Corporation President Greg White speaks during the groundbreaking ceremony for the new health center. | St. Johns County
September 16, 2024

New medical center on the way in West Augustine, thanks to county, state funding

St. Johns County has broken ground on a new medical center in a historically underserved community. …

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Freehold Communities' Arden development in South Florida would be an agrihood with a 5-acre farm and event barn. | Freehold Communities
September 11, 2024

‘Agrihood’ would bring 3,300 homes to St. Johns County

Boston-based Freehold Communities, the developer of Shearwater in St. Johns County, is working with St. Augustine landowners on a new…

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(From left:) Commissioner Barbara Blonder, Mayor Nancy Sikes-Kline, Bill Dudley and his wife, and Commissioners Jim Springfield, Cynthia Garris and Roxanne Horvath | City of St. Augustine
September 9, 2024

Veterans’ advocate Bill Dudley given St. Augustine’s highest honor

Longtime military veterans’ advocate Bill Dudley was honored Monday with St. Augustine’s most prestigious award.…