Board chair ousted from leadership position as SJC commissioners clash during tense meeting
Read full article: Board chair ousted from leadership position as SJC commissioners clash during tense meetingThe St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners has a new chair following a dramatic meeting marked by a clash between two board members.
St. Johns County commissioners approve plan for developers to pay for land conservation to modify impact fees
Read full article: St. Johns County commissioners approve plan for developers to pay for land conservation to modify impact feesSt. Johns County officials unanimously approved a new measure that will require developers to pay for land conservation, marking the latest development in the county’s ongoing efforts to modify impact fees.
St. Johns County commissioners push for developers to pay for land conservation to modify impact fees
Read full article: St. Johns County commissioners push for developers to pay for land conservation to modify impact feesSt. Johns County officials unanimously approved a new measure that will require developers to pay for land conservation, marking the latest development in the county’s ongoing efforts to modify impact fees.
St. Johns County officials join Jewish leaders to celebrate fifth annual Israel Friendship Day
Read full article: St. Johns County officials join Jewish leaders to celebrate fifth annual Israel Friendship DaySt. Johns County officials joined local Jewish leaders to mark the fifth annual Israel Friendship Day on Tuesday morning.
State lawmakers continue to discuss solutions on e-bike safety, regulations
Read full article: State lawmakers continue to discuss solutions on e-bike safety, regulationsAs 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.
St. Johns County commissioners discuss proposed changes to tree ordinances amid public concerns
Read full article: St. Johns County commissioners discuss proposed changes to tree ordinances amid public concernsThe St. Johns County Commissioners recently discussed proposed changes to local tree ordinances aimed at enhancing tree preservation and regulating land development.
‘Deficit of land’: St. Johns County’s comprehensive plan met with skepticism, concern from public, commissioners
Read full article: ‘Deficit of land’: St. Johns County’s comprehensive plan met with skepticism, concern from public, commissionersSt. Johns County is in the midst of evaluating its comprehensive plan, a critical document that will guide the county’s growth and development through 2050.
St. Johns County employee’s harassment allegations spark call for independent review
Read full article: St. Johns County employee’s harassment allegations spark call for independent reviewA St. Johns County employee has alleged sexual harassment and retaliation, prompting several commissioners to call for an independent investigation.
Tense moments at SJC commission meeting as county administrator’s performance was under fire over previous trash issue
Read full article: Tense moments at SJC commission meeting as county administrator’s performance was under fire over previous trash issueThe St. Johns County Commission Tuesday meeting was marked by tense moments when County Administrator Joy Andrews' job performance was scrutinized.
St. Johns County approves controversial paved trail along Intracoastal Waterway
Read full article: St. Johns County approves controversial paved trail along Intracoastal WaterwayThe St. Johns County Commission heard nearly two hours of passionate public comments both in favor of the Shore Drive Trail and against it.
St. Johns County commissioner files federal lawsuit against fellow members after censure
Read full article: St. Johns County commissioner files federal lawsuit against fellow members after censureA St. Johns County commissioner filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday against her fellow commissioners after they accused her of unlawfully campaigning during a public meeting.
St. Johns County to change trash service providers to FCC Environmental; first change in providers in 20 years
Read full article: St. Johns County to change trash service providers to FCC Environmental; first change in providers in 20 yearsAfter 20 years with the same two waste management companies providing trash services to St. Johns County, the county is making a big change, and the cost to residents is expected to increase $170 over the next five years.
St. Johns County reaches $3.7M settlement with company in charge of beach restoration project
Read full article: St. Johns County reaches $3.7M settlement with company in charge of beach restoration projectSt. Johns County and the company contracted to work on beach restoration projects following Hurricanes Irma and Matthew have agreed to a settlement after there was a dispute over costs.
Debate continues over how to pay for beach renourishment in Ponte Vedra Beach
Read full article: Debate continues over how to pay for beach renourishment in Ponte Vedra BeachA tense debate in St. Johns County Tuesday, over a long-planned dune restoration project in Ponte Vedra Beach. About a dozen residents spoke at a commission meeting over how to pay for the plan.
St. Johns County commissioner votes down public housing authority, says it could change character of county
Read full article: St. Johns County commissioner votes down public housing authority, says it could change character of countyA divided St. Johns County Commission voted against creating a county public housing authority during a meeting on Tuesday.
