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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In St. Johns County, the community is celebrating after the proposed land swap at the Guana Preserve was officially dropped. Local leaders gathered for a press conference this morning to express their satisfaction with the decision, and during the county commission meeting tonight, residents echoed their sentiments.
After months of searching, St. Johns County Schools selected a familiar face to become the school district’s newest leader.
What began as a simple home upgrade turned into a nightmare for one local family, and now, they’re warning others about the risks of free appliance installation services. Bradley Byrd and his family say a $3,500 refrigerator purchased from Costco has cost them an estimated $700,000 in damages, after a faulty water line installation caused massive flooding in their home.
State Representative Kim Kendall, a Republican from St. Augustine, is set to hold a news conference Tuesday near Guana Preserve in St. Johns County alongside other county leaders.
State Representative Kim Kendall, a Republican from St. Augustine, is set to hold a news conference Tuesday near Guana Preserve in St. Johns County alongside other county leaders.
A week after the four St. Johns County superintendent finalists had in-person interviews and met the community, the School Board is expected to reveal its choice Tuesday to be the district’s next leader.
St. Johns County announced it will renovate the old jail instead of demolishing it. The St. Augustine Jewish Historical Society shares the significance of the jail and what it means to know that it will be saved.
Just a few hours after President Donald Trump’s chief of staff, Susie Wiles, spoke out against the controversial proposal to exchange 600 acres of protected land in St. Johns County’s Guana Preserve for conservation land elsewhere, the developer withdrew its application.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is considering a land swap of 3,000 acres of private land in exchange for 600 acres of the Guana River Wildlife Management area in St. Johns County.
Susie Wiles, President Donald J. Trump’s chief of staff, blasted a controversial and fast-tracked proposal backed by Florida regulators that would trade 600 acres of sensitive and prized public land in St. Johns County to a private developer, calling the proposed swap “outrageous” and a “wolf in sheep’s clothing” in a statement to The Tributary on Sunday.
A controversial proposal to exchange 600 acres of protected land in St. Johns County’s Guana Preserve for conservation land elsewhere has sparked strong opposition from local residents and environmental advocates.
St. Johns County is set to break ground on the Central SJC Tournament Complex, also known as the Silverleaf Sportsplex, on June 4.
St. Johns County residents are opposing a land swap of about 600 acres of the Guana River Wildlife Management Area for about 3,065 acres of land from four separate parcels throughout Florida.
Last week, St. Johns County officials announced an update to the reclaimed water ordinance, originally established in 2010. The change aims to enhance water conservation efforts and ensure a reliable supply of reclaimed water for residents.
According to NEFAR, a growing inventory is giving buyers more choices across the region.
St. Johns County Schools is holding in-person interviews on Tuesday, and the community will have the opportunity to meet them face to face.
A St. Johns County man who is accused of being one of 10 senior leaders of a violent gang was arrested recently and faces several charges related to gang activity.
St. Johns County Schools is nearing the final step in selecting its next superintendent. All four candidates will be interviewed in person on Tuesday, and the community will have the opportunity to meet them face to face.
