County Commission Adds Flock Camera Discussion to Oct. 20 Agenda at Christian Whitehurst’s Suggestion
The move to gather public input came after months of sustained pressure from concerned residents.
By Fabrizio Gowdy
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St. Augustine Beach Down to 6 Finalists in Search for New City Manager: Who Are They?
Current City Manager Max Royle has been at his post since 1989, and will soon be retiring.
By Fabrizio Gowdy
Whitehurst motion backfires as BOCC Reverses Previous Approval of Two Ag Enclave Applications In Surprise Vote
The two applications propose up to 15,158 combined homes on 1,166 acres.
By Fabrizio Gowdy
SJCSO Warns Residents About Jury Duty and Warrant Scams
Local scammers are impersonating the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office, using fake warrants, jury-duty threats and even spoofed phone numbers to frighten residents into paying. Here’s what SJCSO says residents need to know before they answer the next alarming call.
By Heather Vreeland
St. Johns County Secures $1.48 Million for Coastal Resiliency and Boating Access Projects
Awards from the St. Augustine Port, Waterway, and Beach District will fund repairs at Vilano Boat Ramp and dredging and dune protection along the Summer Haven River.
By Paris Lugo
St. Augustine Beach Residents Challenge SUN Trail Route Along A1A Beach Boulevard
Concerns over traffic, driveways, emergency access and pedestrian safety have residents asking the county to reconsider the SUN Trail’s Beach Boulevard route.
By Heather Vreeland
St. Johns County Residents Can Register Home Cameras to Help Investigations
The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office is asking residents to voluntarily register exterior security cameras, helping investigators quickly identify potential footage during crimes, missing-person cases and other emergencies.
By Heather Vreeland
Incumbent Undine George, Challenger Jacob Dascomb Address Key St. Augustine Beach Issues
Three St. Augustine Beach Commissioners are up for reelection this year, but only one has drawn a challenger — Jacob Dascomb is running against incumbent Undine George for Seat 3.
By Fabrizio Gowdy
County Commissioners Deny 4,462-acre Palm Valley Agricultural Enclave Application
The battle will now head to the courts.
By Fabrizio Gowdy
County Commissioners Approved a $1.94B Budget. Here’s What’s in it and How Amendment 3 is Shaping the Picture.
See how county budget director Wade Schroeder fielded our questions.
By Fabrizio Gowdy
Sheriff Rob Hardwick Gives Impassioned Defense of His Record as County’s First Budget Hearing Focuses Heavily on Law Enforcement and Flock Cameras
Residents who spoke said they support law enforcement but not Flock.
By Fabrizio Gowdy
Court Theophelia Project Brings New Approach to Stormwater Management
City officials and project partners gathered Sept. 18 to recognize drainage improvements designed to reduce street flooding in the Court Theophelia neighborhood.
By Paris Lugo
State Road 16 Drivers Will See New Traffic Pattern as Widening Work Moves Ahead
Eastbound traffic near International Golf Parkway is expected to move onto new lanes around Oct. 1, while the county continues work toward an early spring 2027 completion.
By Paris Lugo
Angelita Alvino Returns to St. Augustine to Lead Its Historic Forts
With more than 25 years in the National Park Service, Angelita Alvino begins her new role overseeing Castillo de San Marcos and Fort Matanzas National Monuments.
By Paris Lugo
St. Augustine’s Fourth of July 2020 Fireworks to be Decided at City Commission Meeting
Following the St. Augustine City Commission’s May 11 decision to suspend the annual fireworks display, which was made based on inaccurate information, City Manager John Regan suggested convening a spe
By St. Augustine Social
St. Augustine City Commission Upholds Decision to Postpone Fourth of July 2020 Fireworks
On Monday, June 8, the St. Augustine City Commission unanimously upheld its decision to postpone the annual fireworks display, Fireworks Over the Matanzas, to a date to be determined at a future commi
By St. Augustine Social
A Virtual Town Hall will be Held with St. Johns County Commission Candidates
As part of the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce “Politics in St. Johns,” a virtual live Town Hall will be hosted Thursday, August 13 at 7pm by visiting the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce Fac
By St. Augustine Social
City solicits input for naming of Conservation Park Land at Lighthouse Park in St. Augustine
The City of St. Augustine is soliciting suggestions for the naming of the conservation area in Lighthouse Park, south of Santa Monica Avenue, for Maria Andreu, the first female lighthouse keeper. This
By St. Augustine Social
Bart Barta’s is Bridging Understanding Between Law Enforcement and Individuals with Autism
Bart Barta was inspired by his son’s autism diagnosis to create a national program for individuals with autism. Today, he is effectively changing the way that police officers understand this co
By Alicia Grove
The American Flag Rescue Program Provides a Proper Good-bye for Old Glory
For Chris Benjamin, an employee of the St. Johns County Solid Waste Division, the worst thing he could ever encounter at work is an American flag that has been thrown into the trash or is blowi
By Alicia Grove