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The first phase of the St. Johns County Police Athletic League's new athletic complex in Elkton will include three football fields, one encircled by a running track. | St. Johns PAL
December 29, 2023

St. Johns County PAL plans 37-acre sports complex for kids

The Police Athletic League ultimately plans to handle a variety of events including football, soccer, baseball, track and field, even…

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FCC Environmental Services took over trash pickup in St. Johns County on Aug. 1, 2024. | FCC Environmental Services
December 19, 2023

St. Johns County residents will have a new trash hauler

St. Johns County is contracting with FCC Environmental Services after 20 years with the same two waste management companies.…

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The St. Johns County shoreline. | News4Jax
December 15, 2023

St. Johns coastal residents concerned about erosion

Residents are not happy about a stalled dune restoration project as another storm approaches on the weekend.…

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December 12, 2023

St. Johns County judge could face reprimand

Judge Casey Woolsey described herself as a conservative in phone messages to voters, a violation of judicial canons.…

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St. Johns County Commissioner Krista Joseph waves an American flag as she begins her comments during a meeting Nov. 21, 2023. | St. Johns County
December 6, 2023

St. Johns County commissioner censured for comments

County Commissioner Krista Joseph criticized public officials and promoted the next election. Collegues called her comments uncivil and overtly political.…

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The Plaza de la Constitución is lit up during Nights of Lights in downtown St. Augustine. l St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra, and The Beaches Visitors and Convention Bureau
November 17, 2023

Nights of Lights returns with boost for local businesses

Tens of thousands of people will travel to St. Augustine to see one of the biggest holiday light displays anywhere.…

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November 16, 2023

St. Johns County woman gets $750 for Amazon tax error

The woman lives in unincorporated St. Johns County, but her shipping city was listed as Jacksonville, which has a higher…

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A lab worker reads samples taken at the new utility lab in St. Johns County l Steven Ponson, WJCT News 89.9
November 14, 2023

New lab aims to keep water safe in St. Johns County

The $4.6 million utility lab was built on higher ground, meaning staff can work 24/7 through any storm.…

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November 13, 2023

Late library books can cost you. But not in Jax.

The Jacksonville library eliminated late fees two years ago. And St. Johns County is giving you a break right now.…

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October 26, 2023

St. Johns County is building schools as fast as it can

County Commissioners and School Board members met Thursday to discuss the county’s explosive growth.…

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Brandon Patty, St. John's County clerk of circuit court and county comptroller, presenting information on hackers at this week's county commission meeting. | St. Johns County
October 6, 2023

Scammers get $1.1 million from St. Johns County

The county apparently transferred money digitally to someone posing as a contractor. Some of the money was recovered, but not…

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Creekside High School | News4Jax
October 6, 2023

3 Creekside students arrested for school ‘hit lists’

The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 15-year-old and two 14-year-olds for threats to harm or kill other students.…

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The World Golf Hall of Fame and IMAX theater sit near St. Augustine. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
September 28, 2023

People have plenty of ideas to replace Golf Hall of Fame

The public came out in force to suggest uses for the departing World Golf Hall of Fame and nearby properties.…

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This aerial view shows the World Golf Hall of Fame at World Golf Village in St. Augustine. | Visit St. Augustine
September 27, 2023

Legislative priorities take shape in Northeast Florida

The legislative delegation from Northeast Florida is sounding out the public for priorities heading into the 2024 session.…

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An illustration shows the proposed new Surf Club at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club. l Ponte Vedra Inn & Club
September 22, 2023

Ponte Vedra resort plan moves forward despite complaints

The St. Johns County Planning & Zoning Agency approved a plan to upgrade and expand two resorts in Ponte Vedra.…

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September 20, 2023

Tougher laws against sex offenders, predators approved in St. Johns County

On Tuesday, the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners approved tougher ordinances against sexual predators and offenders.…

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The St. Augustine Amphitheatre. St. Johns County
September 20, 2023

Public-private partnership OKd to manage The Amp, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

St. Johns County’s two best-known concert venues will now be operated by a nonprofit, after commissioners approved a public-private partnership…

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The Jacksonville Jaguars have proposed renovating EverBank Stadium into the "Stadium of the Future."
September 18, 2023

Jaguars to host Community Huddles on stadium plans in Nassau and St. Johns counties this week

Negotiations on the new stadium are set to begin soon, and the team is asking to split the cost to…

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September 12, 2023

Oceanfront home sells for record $19 million in Northeast Florida

An oceanfront Ponte Vedra Beach home is now the most expensive ever sold in Northeast Florida, exceeding the previous record…

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September 11, 2023

OPINION | What St. Johns County teaches us about affordable housing

Even with proven, successful ways to provide affordable housing, funding at the state and local levels is not nearly strong…

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Bass Pro Shops plans to open an Outdoor World store in St. Johns County in 2024. | Jacksonville Daily Record
September 8, 2023

Bass Pro Shops applies for approval of Outdoor World

The company is seeking approval of a master development plan in St. Johns County. The store would be the 13th…

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The St. Johns County school district will have a town hall meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday at Beachside High School.
September 7, 2023

St. Johns County Schools considers rezoning

The school district continues to try to sort out the puzzle of rearranging school zones to accommodate the county’s rapid growth.…

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Bulldozers build up part of Vilano Beach during a renourishment project in 2021. | News4Jax
August 22, 2023

Army Corps rebuilds Vilano Beach to protect coastline

The project will rebuild the beach and dune lines to replace what was lost in a nor’easter in late 2021,…

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The St. Johns County Clerk’s Office will host a passport event Saturday. l St. Johns County Clerk of Courts.
August 8, 2023

Here’s an easy way to apply for a passport this weekend

The St. Johns County Clerk’s Office will host a passport event from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the…