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Pride Proclamation, Carriage Horse Controversy, Homeless Counts, and a New Vehicles Ordinance: St. Augustine Commission Holds Marathon Meeting
The St. Augustine City Commission held a lengthy regular meeting that drew a packed room and a long line of public speakers, covering topics ranging from a Pride Month proclamation that sparked sharp debate, to competing concerns about carriage horse welfare, to a new...
Sewage Crisis, $200 Million Tax Warning, and a New Contract Controversy: St. Johns County Commission Faces a Full Agenda
The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners met Monday morning for its regular meeting, recognizing community volunteers and a popular civic education program before moving on to more contentious matters — including a proposed solution to a years-long sewage...
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Statement from Sheriff Rob Hardwick
On September 10, 2025, the First District Court of Appeal, State of Florida, struck down Florida’s general ban on the open carrying of firearms, declaring Section 790.053,...
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Pride Proclamation, Carriage Horse Controversy, Homeless Counts, and a New Vehicles Ordinance: St. Augustine Commission Holds Marathon Meeting
The St. Augustine City Commission held a lengthy regular meeting that drew a packed room and a long line of public speakers, covering topics ranging from a Pride Month proclamation that sparked sharp debate, to competing concerns about carriage horse welfare, to a new...
Sewage Crisis, $200 Million Tax Warning, and a New Contract Controversy: St. Johns County Commission Faces a Full Agenda
The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners met Monday morning for its regular meeting, recognizing community volunteers and a popular civic education program before moving on to more contentious matters — including a proposed solution to a years-long sewage...
St. Augustine Recovery Organization Marks Two Years of Helping Individuals and Families Affected by Substance Use
Discover & Recover St. Johns County, a recovery community organization serving the St. Augustine area, is celebrating its two-year anniversary this month after opening its doors in March 2024 to provide education, peer support, and practical resources for...
St. Johns County Commissioners Hear Passionate Debate on Shore Drive Trail as Residents Remain Divided
The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners met on February 3, 2026, for a meeting that featured the recognition of Black History Month, heated public debate over a contested walking trail, a presentation on coastal erosion, and discussion of state legislation...
AdventHealth Opens First Specialty Care Clinic in St. Johns County
St. Johns County residents now have local access to specialty medical care following the opening of AdventHealth Medical Group's first clinic in the area on November 7. The 3,000-square-foot facility at 1000 Plantation Island Drive houses physicians specializing in...
St. Augustine Commission Addresses Marina Seawall Project Overrun, Workforce Parking Changes
The St. Augustine City Commission held its regular meeting on Oct. 27, 2025, addressing several key issues, including an over-budget seawall project, workforce parking changes, and challenges with federal flood mitigation programs. Seawall Project Funding Gap City...
St. Johns County Approves New Conservation Impact Fee, Debates State Control
Commissioners adopt 50% conservation fee, waive fees for affordable housing, and discuss SB-180 concerns County commissioners approved a new conservation impact fee and expanded affordable housing incentives during their October 21 meeting, while debating whether to...
St. Augustine Debates Future of Horse-Drawn Carriages After Heated Public Hearing
City Commission directs staff to improve conditions while keeping historic tourist attraction; residents demand transparency and animal welfare reforms The St. Augustine City Commission held an extensive discussion on October 13, 2025, about the city's horse-drawn...
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September is Locals Month for St Johns County Residents
St. Augustine, Fla. (September 9) – This September is Locals Month, when St. Johns County residents can explore their hometown like a tourist with special deals on lodging,...
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School Board Workshop on September 16
On Tuesday, September 16, the St. Johns County School Board will hold a School Board Workshop at 9:00 a.m. The workshop will be held in the auditorium at Orange Street and...
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Spooky Season is A Scream on Florida’s Historic Coast
When it comes to haunted Halloween destinations, the Nation’s oldest city, St. Augustine, Florida, is tough to beat. With centuries of history, narrow bricked streets,...