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, ancient cemeteries with graves dating back hundreds of years, a brooding Spanish fortress, and...
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, attractions, and restaurants. Residents need to show their driver’s license or voter...
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, Florida Statutes, unconstitutional, (First DCA Opinion attached). Florida Attorney General...
Benjamin Rich Appointed to Serve as Judge on St. Johns County Court
Benjamin Rich of St. Augustine has been appointed to serve as Judge on the St. Johns County Court, filling a critical judicial vacancy in the local court system. Rich brings extensive legal experience to the bench, having served as an Assistant State Attorney for the...
St. Augustine City Commission Establishes New Citizen Recognition Program
On Monday, September 8, 2025, the St. Augustine City Commission unanimously approved the creation of a new citizen award, the Magnolia Grove Award for Environmental Excellence. Appropriately named for the City’s official tree, the award honors those who have...
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