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...
Hastings Property Variance Approved After Lengthy Debate on Storage and Living Quarters
St. Johns County board narrowly approves controversial barn conversion after adding cleanup conditions The St. Johns County Planning and Zoning Agency voted 5-2 on October 2, 2025, to approve a setback variance (special exception to property line rules) for a property...
Ponte Vedra Board Denies Pool Variance in Close Vote
St. Johns County zoning board splits 3-2 on swimming pool request, highlighting concerns over drainage and development standards The St. Johns County Ponte Vedra Zoning and Adjustment Board rejected a family's request to build a swimming pool that would exceed...
St. Johns County Commissioners Tackle Development, Lawsuits, and State Interference at October Meeting
Board denies major development extension while approving townhome project and considering response to state comprehensive plan rejection The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners addressed several contentious issues at their October 7, 2025, meeting,...
St Augustine Planning and Zoning Board Tackles Growth and Development at October Meeting
Board reviews major rezoning proposal while balancing community concerns with the city's growth needs On October 7, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Board held a meeting that drew residents, developers, and city officials to discuss proposals that could reshape parts of...
St. Augustine City Commission Tackles Horse Carriage Concerns, Budget Issues, and Infrastructure Projects in Lengthy Meeting
The St. Augustine City Commission addressed a wide range of community concerns during their September 22nd meeting, from ongoing debates about horse-drawn carriages to infrastructure projects and budget adjustments for the upcoming Nights of Lights celebration....
City Commission Meeting on September 22, 2025, Addresses Multiple Community Issues
On September 22, 2025, the St Augustine City Commission convened to discuss several important topics impacting the local community. The meeting covered a range of issues, including public safety measures, budget allocations, infrastructure projects, and community...
St. Johns County Commissioners Approve Major Impact Fee Increases While Addressing Political Violence Concerns
The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners approved significant increases to development impact fees during their September 16, 2025, meeting while also addressing growing concerns about political violence following the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk....
St. Johns County Commissioners Approve $1.9 Billion Budget While Cutting Property Tax Rates
The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a $1.898 billion budget for fiscal year 2026 on Tuesday evening while reducing property tax millage rates, marking the end of an eight-month budget development process. The meeting began with...
Library announces expanded discount program with local businesses
September is Library Card Sign-up Month, and the St. Johns County Public Library System is doing something pretty cool to celebrate. They're partnering with local businesses throughout the county to offer special discounts to anyone with a library card. I love what...
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