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...
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...







