St. Augustine will replace nearly 43 downtown parking pay stations March 30 through April 3 with touchscreen, credit-card-only kiosks

A historic building in St. Augustine’s landmark district is set for partial emergency demolition after engineers determined its deteriorating walls pose a danger to the public.

A 38-year-old man was arrested Sunday afternoon after police say he attacked a family visiting St. Augustine from Georgia, leaving one woman shaken and another knocked into the street.

Madison Capital Group and Madison Communities are set to break ground on Wednesday for Madison Seagrass, a 278-unit multifamily community planned off State Road 16 in St. Augustine, a project the developers say will include housing set aside under Florida’s Live Local Act.

On Monday, St. Johns County commissioners voted 3 to 2 to permanently change the dates of Nights of Lights to the Saturday before Thanksgiving to Martin Luther King Day.

A proposed city resolution that would permanently shorten the schedule for St. Augustine’s annual Nights of Lights display is on the City Commission agenda for its March 23 meeting.

The Sing Out Loud Festival’s biggest weekend is moving from the fall to the spring.

St. Augustine City Commission members said Wednesday that investing an additional $850,000 in the city’s Nights of Lights event appears to have paid off, with the funding going a long way toward managing growing crowds and keeping visitors safe.

During a news conference Wednesday in St. Augustine, News4JAX was able to ask Gov. Ron DeSantis about how he plans to improve affordability for Floridians.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a statue and plaque Wednesday honoring Frederick Douglass in the Plaza de la Constitución in St. Augustine.

In the making since 2023, legislation is now pressing in the Florida Legislature that will lay the foundation for the new Florida Museum of Black History to be built in St. Augustine.

The Florida Department of Transportation is partnering with the city by providing $18 million for the road redevelopment of King Street, focusing on the main stretch from Malaga Street to Cordova Street — a half-mile corridor that connects Ponce de Leon Boulevard to the Bridge of Lions.

St. Augustine commissioners will hold a special meeting later this month to discuss the potential impacts of proposed property tax changes that are currently under consideration by the Florida Legislature.

A home on South Leonardi Street in a small St. Augustine neighborhood is now being foreclosed after years of complaints from neighbors.

As the 100th anniversary of Black History Month kicks off this month, an annual celebration of jazz and blues is back to bring culture and history to the First Coast.

The Bridge of Lions will close overnight to through traffic as crews prepare to begin the seawall improvement project in St. Augustine, according to city officials. Part of that project preparation involves the removal and relocation of the iconic lions that guard the bridge on the west side.

Florida Memorial University, which educated students in St. Augustine from 1918 to 1968, will be recognized Friday morning with a proclamation to acknowledge a partnership with the Florida Museum of Black History Project.

St. Augustine city leaders are moving forward with a major project aimed at easing downtown parking headaches for residents and thousands of visitors.

St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights is entering its final weekend, giving visitors one last opportunity to enjoy the festive holiday display.

The City of St. Augustine announced the new police chief for the St. Augustine Police Department.

The 16th annual St. Augustine Film Festival kicks off Monday in the heart of downtown.

Firefighters are working to contain a brush fire on County Road 13A North near Ashton Oaks Drive. According to St. Johns County Fire Rescue, crews arrived to find a controlled burn that had escaped and spread into nearby woods.

Charges for a man who was accused of trying to kidnap a woman outside of a St. Augustine business have been suspended after he was found to be mentally incompetent to stand trial.

St. Augustine Beach Police Department is collecting donations for its Presents for Pets 2025 Amazon Wishlist.

St. Augustine’s city manager said Monday the parking garage and visitor lots are filling up during the peak periods of the Nights of Lights event, despite parking prices doubling this year.

The St. Augustine City Commission discussed on Monday evening a request from business owners who want a two-week extension of the Nights of Lights event.

St. Augustine business owners are expected to attend Monday’s city commissioners meeting to request a two-week extension of the Nights of Lights event.

A person is in custody on Thursday after two women were shot inside a St. Augustine home, the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office said.

St. Augustine's Nights of Lights event is drawing record-breaking attendance, creating heavy traffic and a rise in minor traffic incidents, according to city officials and police reports. Despite the congestion, city staff, including increased police presence, are managing operations, and shuttle services are seeing increased use, with over 15,000 people shuttled and positive feedback from visitors.

The 68th St. Augustine Christmas Parade will take place on Saturday.

A St. Augustine family is struggling without their belongings, including essential medical equipment for their disabled daughter, due to delays and poor communication from their moving company.

Two cats were rescued Monday morning from a house fire on Lombard Way in the Shearwater neighborhood of St. Johns County that firefighters believe was sparked by a golf cart in the garage.

Thousands of people gathered to see more than 3 million lights illuminate every corner of St. Augustine starting this weekend.

St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights event kicks off Saturday, and while last year’s event caused significant traffic problems for both visitors and residents, city officials say they have spent about 10 months preparing to improve the experience this year.

The popular Nights of Lights holiday display kicks off Saturday night in downtown. But this year, some major security changes will be in place.

Two brand new Publix stores are set to open this week in St. Johns County.

Catholic Charities St. Augustine chapter is accepting applications for its annual Hope for the Holidays program to provide Christmas assistance and toys to families with children facing financial hardship.

The City of St. Augustine is hosting its annual free document shredding and electronics recycling event.

On Nov. 15, St. Augustine’s annual classic, Nights of Lights, will open to the public. But before you get the family in the car and head downtown, the city wants to make sure visitors are prepared for some “significant modifications” to the event.

The Ancient City Pro Rodeo made its debut in St. Augustine this past weekend, drawing large crowds and selling out both days of the event. The rodeo offered a variety of traditional rodeo events and plenty of family-friendly activities.

The legal team representing the owner of Chez L’Amour said refunds are being offered to customers affected by the restaurant’s abrupt closing.

Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia will hold a news conference Tuesday to talk about funding for immigration enforcement.

Multiple brides are still seeking refunds after a St. Augustine restaurant abruptly closed its doors, leaving them without a rehearsal dinner venue and thousands of dollars in deposits unaccounted for.

News4JAX had photographer Quan Nguyen capture the St. Augustine-Bartram Trail game in this gallery. Click through the images to check out scenes from the game.

The nation’s oldest masonry fort stands silent on day 17 of the government shutdown, its gates locked to disappointed visitors who traveled from near and far to explore the historic landmark. The Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, St. Augustine’s crown jewel and a major tourist attraction, has joined the growing list of federal facilities affected by the ongoing government shutdown.

A well-known northeast Florida developer that sought to buy the Marineland Dolphin Adventure at a bankruptcy auction is now taking a back seat to a bidder that offered to pay more than double the developer’s initial bid.

With just over a month until the popular Nights of Lights event begins, the city of St. Augustine is taking steps to improve parking for those working downtown during the holiday season.

Multiple roads in St. Augustine are closed Saturday due to flooding, the St. Augustine Police Department said.

The Bridge of Lions in St. Augustine was closed Friday due to tidal flooding.

Drivers in St. Augustine will face much higher fines for illegal parking starting Wednesday.

An unresponsive beachgoer was pulled from the water in St. Augustine on Thursday afternoon.

Applications are set to open for the Lincolnville Community Redevelopment Area Institutional Rehabilitation Grant Program (LCRA) in October.

To be a part of a paranormal investigation at the St. Augustine Lighthouse has been a bucket list item for News4JAX Chief Meteorologist Richard Nunn since he saw a Ghost Hunters episode about it. With the help of some coworkers, we got to make that happen.

In the nation’s oldest city, tourism continues to be the essence of the local economy, and it’s booming year-round.

Everywhere you look in St. Augustine, history is looking right back at you. The list of historic places never ends in the beautiful 460-year-old city, and News4JAX anchor John Asebes visited a few on a tour around town.

When visitors think of St. Augustine, they often picture forts, cobblestone streets, and trolley tours. But a little-known fact is that the nation’s oldest city also played a surprising role in the history of chocolate in North America, and a local candy maker is keeping the tradition alive.

A St. Augustine couple restored a historic home once lived in by Harlem Renaissance author Zora Neale Hurston, transforming it into a museum and community center.

If you want to have a genuinely “Florida” encounter with a swarm of alligators, or should we say a safe encounter, you can do just that at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park.

With its cobblestone streets, centuries-old architecture, and coastal views, St. Augustine has become one of the most popular wedding destinations in the country.

One of the major projects planned for St. Augustine is in the heart of downtown, and it involves the historic seawall that runs along the Castillo de San Marcos.

All lanes of I-95 northbound are blocked north of International Golf Parkway because of a semi crash involving a fuel leak, authorities said.

The City of St. Augustine, alongside members of the Sigma Pi Lambda Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. will unveil a new Little Library at Project S.W.I.N.G. on Friday, Sep. 26.

With Nights of Lights approaching, St. Johns County leaders are considering a new task force to improve oversight and address long-standing concerns over traffic and safety.

The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office released the bodycam footage in the fatal deputy-involved shooting of a 45-year-old man in St. Augustine.

Residents of a South St. Augustine neighborhood said they were surprised to hear that a man was shot and killed Wednesday morning in a deputy-involved shooting.

A 911 call about a suspicious person in the yard of a South St. Augustine home on Wednesday morning ended in a deadly deputy-involved shooting, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

A man from St. Augustine was sentenced to 42.5 years in prison for beating his wife to death in December 2022, according to officials.

St. Johns County commissioners unanimously approved an additional $850,000 for St. Augustine’s long-running Nights of Lights holiday event, a decision county and city officials say is intended to help with safety, parking and public restrooms.

The Prince Road Container House currently holds a near-perfect 4.98-star Airbnb rating, solidifying its place as both a destination and a work of art.

Shearwater residents faced traffic headaches during school drop-off times at Trout Creek Academy.

News4JAX had photographer Ralph Priddy capture the St. Augustine-Menendez game in this photo gallery. Click through the images to see photos from the game.

Parking fines in St. Augustine will nearly triple, starting Oct. 1, after the city commission voted Monday to adopt an increase from $35 to $100 for those who park illegally in the city.

After a difficult year, disabled Marine veteran Sgt. Roy Wilbur is excited to sleep in his own bed and cook in his new kitchen.

One of the big talkers for residents and business owners is the possibility of property taxes increasing. The rate could go up by 2% if commissioners approve it in September.

The holiday season is approaching, and with it, St. Augustine’s popular Nights of Lights event. This year, the city is requesting an additional $850,000 in funding from St. Johns County. On Wednesday, county commissioners held a workshop to discuss the funding request and its legality. Residents were also allowed to voice their opinions.

Parking fines in St. Augustine could more than double if city commissioners approve the proposal to raise illegal parking fees.

A semi crash on I-95 South at International Golf Parkway is blocking all lanes, forcing drivers to be diverted onto IGP.

The King Street Bridge over the San Sebastian River is getting a complete rebuild before the end of this summer, and is expected to impact thousands of drivers. That’s why FDOT says they want neighbors to share their thoughts first.

The first day of school in St. Johns County went smoothly, with a strong emphasis on student safety and leadership, according to Sheriff Robert Hardwick and students at St. Augustine High School.

The City of St. Augustine is considering nearly tripling the fines for illegal parking in the historic city from $35 to $100.

The Magic Beach Motel has stood in St. Augustine as a well-known tourist destination for over 71 years, but soon the charm that it once brought to Vilano Beach will come to an end.

Castillo Craft Bar + Kitchen showcases their summer menu

A St. Johns County deputy on Saturday removed an alligator from a St. Augustine resident’s backyard pool.

Local businesses say that road construction on Ponce de Leon Boulevard in St. Augustine is causing significant drops in sales. Owners like Angelina Del Rosso of Nauti Girls Seafood Company worry about closing due to reduced customer traffic and wasted inventory. Nearby restaurants, including Hurricane Patty’s, are also feeling the impact but remain hopeful for the future.

Marineland, the attraction along the St. Johns-Flagler County line with decades of history as a place to interact with dolphins and other marine animals, is up for sale.

The City of St. Augustine announced on Monday it will no longer accept ParkNow Cards as a form of parking payment at city-managed pay stations, parking lots, and the Downtown Historic Parking Facility.

Officials responded around 8:50 p.m., after receiving a call about a watercraft crashing into a buoy. The search prompted the temporary closure of The Bridge of Lions.

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.

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

The City of St. Augustine announced on Thursday there will be overnight traffic pattern changes next week on King Street as crews continue work on the water main improvement project.

Tens of thousands of spectators gathered Friday night for St. Augustine’s popular Independence Day celebration, “Fireworks Over the Matanzas,” as city officials implemented new safety measures to manage the massive crowds.

Friday's July 4th celebration will serve as a test run for the upcoming Nights of Lights season. St. Augustine and St. Johns County leaders detail what extra measures are being added to ensure a smooth holiday celebration.

As the Fourth of July approaches, fireworks retailers are gearing up for one of their busiest weekends of the year. But with a 30% U.S. tariff on Chinese imports in effect, some shoppers are wondering whether their holiday celebrations will come with a bigger price tag.

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.

A Georgia woman has filed a lawsuit against the owners of a popular St. Augustine bar claiming that a falling martini shaker hit her in the head and caused “pain and suffering.”

St. Augustine officials are seeking $1.2 million in county funding to improve the city’s signature Nights of Lights holiday celebration, following traffic and logistical challenges during last year’s event.

A man fell off a 15-foot ladder Friday and was critically injured while working at St. Augustine City Hall in the Lightner Museum, according to a spokesperson for St. Johns County Fire Rescue.

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.

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.