Stepping into a new position as St. Johns County’s superintendent comes with its share of responsibilities and goals for the upcoming year.

The young woman who was almost taken during an attempted kidnapping outside a St. Augustine business said the fear of possibly losing her job was the primary reason for her decision to spring into action and try to stop the robbery attempt.

New workforce housing could be approved next Tuesday in St. Johns County near Interstate 95.

Two days after releasing surveillance video showing a robbery suspect attempting to force a woman into a pickup truck outside of a smoke shop in St. Augustine, the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office sat down with the victim, allowing her to share her side of the traumatic event.

News4Jax looked through the compensation package for Dr. Brennan Asplen, St. Johns County Schools newest superintendent.

The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office said a woman was found dead on Wednesday evening after she was reported missing earlier in the day.

Homeless Coalition of St. Johns County is stepping up its support for displaced families by expanding services and building more housing on its campus.

Deputy Gabe Bacolor is one of several deputies stopping young riders to explain safety rules and talk with parents. News4JAX rode along with Bacolor as he pulled over some teens and educated others.

Jeremy Anderson and his 12-year-old son, Parker, shared details about the most terrifying day of their lives to help others understand the importance of e-bike safety and wearing a helmet.

A local doctor shares her expertise about the Vibrio vulnificus infection that's claimed the lives of four Floridians this year, including a St. Johns County resident.

Grateful. That is how one woman describes her family’s current state of emotions after lightning struck her and her parents Saturday at the St. Augustine Beach Pier.

The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office released surveillance video of a robbery suspect trying to force a woman into a pickup truck outside a business in St. Augustine.

The Florida Department of Health said four people have died from flesh-eating bacteria in 2025, including a St. Johns County resident.

A Ponte Vedra Beach man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to posing as a tutor to try to entice a “child” for sex, according to the United States Attorney’s Office.

As storms continue to move across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, lightning safety remains a concern, particularly after strikes killed two Ware County teens and sent two more people to the hospital in St. Augustine Beach.

Concern is mounting among residents of the RiverTown Vista subdivision after learning that a 160-foot cell phone tower is being constructed just a few hundred feet from their homes and a nearby school.

Beachgoers described the moment lightning struck the St. Augustine Pier and injured three people on Saturday.

A small aircraft made an emergency landing Friday afternoon on U.S. 1 just north of the St. Augustine Airport, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

The future of the World Golf Hall of Fame at the World Golf Village in St. Johns County may be more complicated than initially expected.

As part of bridge maintenance activities, lane closures with a flagging operation will be in place on the Shands Bridge starting at noon on Wednesday, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.

On Wednesday, the St. Johns County Firefighters Union is meeting with county officials to continue to push for a major change: a healthier work schedule. This will be the second meeting between the two sides in the contract negotiation process.

St. Johns County Fire Rescue secured a $99,580 federal grant to expand mental health and substance use disorder response capabilities while addressing a paramedic shortage in the region.

Get the latest Jacksonville Fourth of July forecast from News4JAX's meteorologist, including rain chances for fireworks, tropical outlook, and the week ahead.

Fourth of July weekend is one of the busiest holiday weekends on St. Johns County beaches. In order to reduce traffic congestion, the county is offering three free shuttles.

Knowing how to properly charge your golf cart is not just about keeping it powered—it’s also about preventing potentially devastating fires at home. The St. Johns County Fire Department has seen a rise in fires linked to golf carts, especially those with lithium batteries. Chris Naff of St. Johns Fire and Rescue said, “We are seeing about a 6 to 7% increase on our fires for golf carts over the last few years.”

The City of St. Augustine has filed an eminent domain lawsuit against the owners of two properties over a dispute involving a flood mitigation and drainage improvement project in the city.

The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office said it is stepping up its enforcement of violations on e-bikes and education for riders of all ages.

As the building collects dust, the county is actively seeking redevelopment proposals through a unique two-phase request for proposals (RFP) process, County Administrator Joy Andrews said, which could soon provide answers to the oft-asked question.

While making his rounds in Florida to talk about the affordability crisis, former U.S. Rep. David Jolly, who is vying to become Florida’s next governor, made a stop in St. Johns County on Monday.

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Tensions rose at a St. Johns County Planning and Zoning meeting this week as opponents raised concerns about what one speaker dubbed the “Pickle Mafia” during discussions about a proposed indoor facility along US 1 North.

We're learning how local school districts performed on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking, or FAST. A Duval County parent weighs in on the district's performance.

After allegations first surfaced in March accusing St. Johns County Airport Authority Board members of violating Florida’s Sunshine Law, the State Attorney’s Office officially filed a charging affidavit against three members this week.

Local spelling bee champion finishes in top 10 at SCRIPPS National Bee

St. Johns County officials will review a plan on Friday afternoon that aims to bring a brand-new townhome community to World Golf Village.

The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners recently announced the approval of about $25 million in road upgrades for State Road 16.

An unpleasant odor in parts of St. Augustine is gaining national attention.

Edward McClamma sent pictures and video to News4JAX on Sunday of an alligator in his pool, showing the gator swimming around before eventually resting on the pool’s entry steps.

The St. Johns County Fire Rescue Department said no one was injured in a residential fire in the 5000 block of Pelican Way.

A crash on Interstate 95 north in St. Johns County has closed all northbound lanes near International Golf Parkway on Friday night.

Dr. Wendolyn Sneed, the medical examiner for St. Johns, Putnam, and Flagler counties, said all three counties have experienced a decline in overdose deaths so far this year.

St. Johns County officials announced they will implement a 45-day single-lane closure on County Road 208 starting June 30.

It is all a part of a more than $100 million initiative that started in 2019. The effort is to build four parks and facilities while renovating a fifth one in different parts of the county.

Nearly two dozen local children are now safe, thanks to a coalition of local, state and federal agencies joining forces in Northeast Florida for the first time.

A St. Augustine woman was on a cruise ship in Alaska when a severe thunderstorm caused a frightening situation for passengers.

In St. Johns County, e-bike incidents have skyrocketed, with the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office reporting 20 cases in just the first five months of 2025 compared to only eight incidents throughout all of 2024.

The St. Augustine Jewish Historical Society held its 13th annual ceremony on Wednesday, commemorating the historic moment when 16 Jewish rabbis were arrested for standing alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in a powerful protest against segregation.

St. Johns County residents were invited to a free sandbag distribution ahead of hurricane season.

In an effort to make the city’s premiere holiday event run more smoothly this year, St. Johns County may give St. Augustine $1 million more than it did last year.

The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners will discuss a proposal to increase solid waste assessment rates during their Tuesday meeting.

St. Johns County officials will soon decide whether to move forward with a 10-year, $13 million plan addressing space needs for various county services, including the court of clerks, supervisor of elections office, comptrollers office, and St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

An unvaccinated cat found in St. Johns County has sparked a rabies alert for the area.

A popular throwback festival in St. Augustine is facing serious backlash after postponing yet again, and ticket holders say they’re still waiting on refunds after they were promised to be fulfilled by last week.

A law sponsored by a local lawmaker aims to increase safety for kids walking to school.

With e-bike and e-scooter safety a growing concern in St. Johns County, the sheriff’s office said it will be on the lookout to make sure everyone is following the rules correctly.

Music, history, and culture will fill the air in the nation’s oldest city as the St. Augustine Music Festival returns for its 19th season. This year, the festival will bring world-class performances to the Cathedral Basilica, all at no cost to the public.

Sixty-one years ago this week, a pivotal moment in history unfolded in St. Augustine, Florida, when 16 Jewish rabbis were arrested for standing alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in a powerful protest against segregation. And on Wednesday, the St. Augustine Jewish Historical Society will remember this historic event, which marked the largest mass arrest of rabbis in U.S. history, during its 13th annual commemoration ceremony.

As a juvenile suffered a severe head injury in an electric motorized scooter crash on Wednesday, lawmakers continue to come up with solutions on safety and regulation.

A juvenile suffered a severe head injury in an electric motorized scooter crash.

New regulations from the Florida Senate could make riding an e-bike more restrictive but ultimately safer. This development comes as e-bikes continue to be a hot-button issue in St. Johns County

Median prices for single-family homes fell in the majority of Northeast Florida counties in May, according to a new report from the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors (NEFAR).

A man who has lived in Nocatee for about a week recounted the shocking moments Monday afternoon when a 15-year-old crashed with an Amazon delivery vehicle right in front of his home.

A child was airlifted to a hospital on Monday after being seriously injured in a crash involving an electric dirt bike in St. Johns County, according to the sheriff’s office.

The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office said it is searching for Marite Leitane, 76, on Monday morning.

The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office said a woman who went missing during a bike ride was found safe on Monday.

A man with a felony immigration warrant ran into the woods in St. Johns County on Monday morning following a traffic stop on Interstate 95, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

A man with a felony immigration warrant ran into the woods in St. Johns County on Monday morning following a traffic stop on Interstate 95, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

St. Johns County officials announced a major traffic shift on County Road 210 starting Monday.

The biggest stars on Earth including Ric Flair and Bret “The Hitman” Hart will be there

A homeless encampment behind Publix on Wildwood Drive is receiving attention from the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office, highlighting how local organizations and law enforcement are addressing homelessness in the area.

According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, about 9% of all new breast cancer cases in the U.S. are diagnosed in women younger than 45 years old.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Thursday that will increase penalties for repeat offenders convicted of DUI & BUI manslaughter, and vehicular and vessel homicide.

The St. Augustine city attorney talked about the bill signed by Governor Ron DeSantis that protects historic sites from demolition.

The general public still doesn’t know who was behind a failed land swap deal involving the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, thanks to the complex world of corporate anonymity, where it’s perfectly legal for LLCs to shield the identities of the true owners.

A St. Johns County man is suing Universal City Development Partners, Ltd., and NBC Universal Media, LLC after he was injured on a Harry Potter ride at Islands of Adventure, as reported by our sister station WKMG in Orlando.

New Florida legislation will protect historical buildings from meeting the demolition ball.

The City of St. Augustine launched a $83,000 project to remove nine derelict vessels from local waterways, including Salt Run and the Matanzas River.

Dispatch is hitting the road this summer—and kicking off their tour with a high-energy show in a place that’s become a favorite stop: the St. Augustine Amphitheatre.

With e-bikes being a hot-button issue in St. Johns County, the county’s Board of Commissioners discussed a proposed ordinance during their Tuesday meeting.

Commissioners voted 3-2 to extend the contract for St. Johns County Administrator Joy Andrews an additional three years until 2030.

A fallen tree in the road is blocking all northbound lanes on Interstate 95 near mile marker 320 on Tuesday afternoon.

Summer pattern returns this weekend

Florida had 685 “reportable” boating accidents in 2024, up from 659 in 2023, according to a new state report.

After several local crashes, St. Johns County commissioners will revisit a proposed e-bike safety ordinance during their meeting Tuesday.

A 6-year-old who was airlifted to a hospital on Saturday after a near-drowning in a St. Augustine community pool was given CPR by an off-duty nurse on scene, according to the incident report obtained by News4JAX.

On Tuesday, St. Johns County commissioners will revisit a proposed e-bike safety ordinance after several local crashes.

The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office said a 6-year-old has been airlifted to a hospital after a near-drowning on Saturday.

During severe storms that slammed various areas in Northeast Florida, cameras caught a glimpse of what looked like a tornado forming in St. Johns County.

Northeast Florida’s coastal communities, particularly in Flagler and St. Johns counties, have seen direct effects from hurricanes in recent years, with places like Summerhaven and South Ponte Vedra Beach proving to be especially vulnerable to storm surge and flooding.

A bicyclist from Fernandina Beach, 70, is in the hospital with serious injuries after she was struck by a pickup truck while crossing the street in Nassau County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission picked up a 300-pound dead bear after it was struck by a car on I-95 near 210 in St. Johns County on Wednesday.

Florida has passed a new law requiring school districts to provide bus transportation for students who live in areas considered too dangerous to walk or bike. The change comes after years of crashes and safety concerns near Liberty Pines Academy and other communities across the state.

Thousands of boaters and beachgoers in Northeast Florida went out on the water to take advantage of the long holiday weekend.

Multiple people were rescued after a boat capsized near the St. Augustine Inlet Monday afternoon, according to the St. Augustine Fire Department.

On June 2, the City of St. Augustine will launch its annual Tree Canopy Enhancement Program, where homeowners within city limits can request a tree to be planted for free on their private property.

An emergency public meeting to discuss who would lead the town of Marineland — the smallest town in Florida with a population of 9, according to the most recent census — turned ugly Wednesday with multiple attorneys, members of the public and the new mayor attacking each other.

St. Johns County officials announced that the Butler West and Vilano Boat ramps will reopen on May 23.

Patty issued a letter to the community on Tuesday after he said residents reached out with “questions and concerns” about Hutson’s hire.

A controversial land swap proposal for a portion of the Guana Preserve remains shrouded in mystery, even after the proposal was pulled.

A St. Augustine man was sentenced to four years in prison for illegally selling firearms, according to the Department of Justice.