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View MoreAdvocates cite 534 cat deaths, seek St. Johns shelter oversight
Animal welfare advocates told the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners on Nov. 3 that county reports show 534 cats and 51 dogs were euthanized in the first nine months of 2026, and they formally requested a commissioner-backed oversight committee for the county animal shelter.
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View MoreSt. Johns County enacts data center moratorium, tackles Race Track Road growth
The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a temporary moratorium on medium- and large-scale data center development at its Nov. 3 meeting, while also taking up major land-use decisions along the Race Track Road corridor.
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View MoreFEMA announces $2.5B for Florida storm recovery
FEMA announced more than $2.5 billion in Public Assistance funding for Florida storm recovery, covering 500-plus projects statewide. St. Johns County, which has existing FEMA projects before its commission, could be in line for reimbursements.
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View MoreAmendment 3 could cost St. Johns County $113M in revenue
Florida voters approved Amendment 3 with 62% support, and St. Johns County officials have warned the property-tax overhaul could strip $113 million from local revenue by 2029, leaving little room for services beyond public safety.
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View MoreSt. Johns zoning board denies Ashton Oaks backyard helipad 6-0
The St. Johns County Planning and Zoning Agency unanimously rejected a request from property owner Dustin Zepp to operate a private helicopter landing site at his home in the Ashton Oaks equestrian community, after neighbors and HOA leaders turned out in force to oppose the plan.
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View MoreSt. Johns County 2027 beach driving passes go on sale Dec. 1
Pre-season 2027 beach driving passes go on sale Tuesday, Dec. 1, at six locations including the Tax Collector's Julington Creek office, with resident passes priced at $65 and free passes available for disabled military veterans.
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View MoreSt. Johns commissioners reject Inman Road warehouse park 4-1
St. Johns County commissioners voted 4-1 on Nov. 3 to deny a 250,000-square-foot light industrial park at 3960 Inman Road, citing traffic on State Road 16 that county staff said already runs at 126% of capacity.
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View MoreSt. Johns County completes $42.5M CR 210 widening
St. Johns County celebrated the completion of a $42.5 million project that widened roughly three miles of County Road 210 from two lanes to four between Greenbriar Road and Cimarrone Boulevard, eliminating a bottleneck on one of northwest St. Johns County's busiest corridors.
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View MoreFDOT construction closes St. Johns County lanes Nov. 2–6
The Florida Department of Transportation has scheduled partial road closures across St. Johns County from Nov. 2 through Nov. 6 for ongoing construction projects.
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View MoreFruit Cove Baptist Church seeks retail zoning near SilverLeaf
Fruit Cove Baptist Church is seeking a commercial rezoning for 9.5 acres along County Road 16A. St. Johns County commissioners are scheduled to consider case REZ 2026-16 and a companion land-use amendment Nov. 3.
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View MoreSt. Johns approves $20 million Grand Oaks transportation agreement
The agreement replaces a State Road 16 widening requirement with a $20 million transportation contribution and permits 512 additional homes. Road funding and construction timing remain unresolved.
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View MoreSt. Johns commissioners vote 3-2 to pull 89 plate readers
St. Johns County commissioners voted 3-2 on Oct. 20 to revoke permits for 89 Flock license-plate readers on county roads, prompting Sheriff Robert Hardwick to say the decision "encroaches on" his ability to keep the community safe.
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