The disappearance of a St. Augustine teenager with autism sparked a renewed conversation about programs the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office offers to help families whose loved ones wander.

Eliana Emmons has been named to Team USA for the 2027 Dance World Cup in Lisbon, Portugal — and she will be the only Team USA member representing the Sunshine State.

Scores, schedules and looking ahead after Friday’s Week 5 of the high school football season.

Forget the colored bulbs, the flashing lights and the inflatable Santas. St. Augustine is laying down the law on holiday displays, and some popular decorations didn’t make the cut.

The City of St. Augustine wants to make sure its beloved Nights of Lights celebration stays true to its roots — and now it has a new tool to help do just that.

High school football season is off and running we’ve asked head coaches to submit ballots each week by ranking their top 10 teams among the area’s 47 programs who compete in the Florida High School Athletic Association’s state playoffs.

The City of St. Augustine will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday to mark the completion of the Court Theophelia Flood Mitigation Project.

A 16-year-old St. Augustine boy with autism who had been missing since Saturday has been found safe -- and his mother and the St. Johns County sheriff learned the good news together during a live news conference.

A look at the scoreboard from Week 4 of the high school football season on Friday night.

A St. Augustine man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after leading a St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office deputy on a high-speed chase through St. Augustine late Aug. 31, according to deputies.

Feline furbaby wants her safe space

A St. Augustine man is facing a felony charge after St. Johns County sheriff’s deputies say he pointed a scoped rifle at a group of Airbnb guests during a late-night dispute over noise.

A Jacksonville-area family got quite the surprise Friday while celebrating a milestone birthday on the water.

A crash with injuries blocked the roadway on southbound Interstate 95 in St. Johns County Wednesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

St. Augustine commissioners approved Resolution 2026-26, adopting an updated manual governing special events on city property and in public rights-of-way.

Local author drops a new book focused on witches

The high school football regular season is off and rolling. News4JAX Varsity 4 Super 10 is here. It will be published on Tuesday through the end of the regular season. Think we’ve got a team ranked too high or a program not ranked at all? Send us a message on Instagram (@Sports4Jax) orsports@wjxt.com. For the Super 10 Coaches poll for Week 1,

Local singer creating his own lane for performing

Sing Out Loud Festival marks its 10th anniversary in St. Augustine in September 2026, featuring over 160 acts across 17 venues and three weekends of free Local Artist Showcases.

The high school football season is off and running, including a handful of Super 10 upsets in a busy Week 1 on Friday night.

Members of a popular boat club with locations in Jacksonville, St. Augustine and Fernandina Beach say they were left without access to the boats they pay hundreds of dollars a month to use.

St. Augustine city staff are proposing permanent architectural lighting for the iconic Bridge of Lions — a project timed to honor the bridge’s upcoming 100th anniversary.

After nearly 20 years idle, a long-stalled harbor basin in St. Augustine is being finished and will open as a 64-slip boutique marina in October 2026, developers said.

A St. Augustine man will spend more than six years in federal prison after stealing more than $2 million from a 75-year-old woman through a yearslong fraud scheme.

Ember and Iron is growing — and Kent Justice sits down with owners Chef Michael Cooney and Brittany Cooney to talk about what’s driving that expansion and what it takes to scale a local restaurant brand without losing what made it work in the first place.

City, county and nonprofit leaders on Friday cut the ribbon on the Village of New Augustine, a 92-unit affordable apartment community at 280 N. Volusia St.

A motorcycle rider who fled from deputies during a traffic operation led law enforcement on a high-speed chase across four counties before eventually being tracked down and arrested.

Results in primary elections for St. Johns County & St. Augustine races

Romanza-St. Augustine, Inc. says the decision stems from a lack of state grants, declining local government support and rising costs, among other factors.

A 91-year-old man accused of fatally shooting his wife in their St. Augustine home has pleaded not guilty, according to court records.

The family of a woman killed when a car struck her scooter in St. Augustine said Friday they are still seeking answers after a man was arrested and charged in the crash.

The district is actively recruiting and making it easy for anyone curious about the job to just come try it.

A 91-year-old man faces a murder charge in his wife’s death in St. Augustine Shores. An attorney not connected to the case explains Florida’s end-of-life laws and caregiver support options.

Kevin Hoffman had a 2025 probation was dropped early after reckless driving offense

A 91-year-old man was arrested Aug. 1 and charged with first-degree murder after deputies found his 87-year-old wife fatally shot at their home, the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office said.

The family of a woman killed in a crash on State Road 16 in St. Augustine earlier this month says it is still searching for answers and wants someone held accountable.

A traffic study by the Florida Department of Transportation’s Traffic Operations office concluded this year that speed limits on State Road 16 between I‑95 and Four Mile Road should be adjusted to create a more gradual progression and improve safety and driver expectations, FDOT said.

A 91-year-old man was arrested as questions lingered following a deadly shooting of his 87-year-old wife in the St. Augustine Shores neighborhood on Saturday.

The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly shooting in the St. Augustine Shores neighborhood.

Republican incumbent Sam Greco is seeking re-election in this legislative district which covers southeastern St. Johns County, including St. Augustine, and extends south, mostly east of U.S. 1, plus all of Flagler County. The only other candidate in the race is Democrat Suzanna Pavelle. With the candidates unopposed in their party primaries, the race will only appear on the general election ballot.

The current Seat 5 commissioner, Jim Springfield, is not seeking re-election this year. Two candidates, Matt Brown and Julie Hamlin Settle, are running in this non-partisan election that will appear on the ballot of all voters in the city in the November general election.

Seat 4 on the St. Augustine city commission is open this year, as incumbent commissioner Cynthia Garris ran for the Seat 3/Mayor position, and was automatically elected when nobody else qualified for the race. Ashleigh Barnes got more than 50% of the vote in the August primary, defeating the other two candidates without the race needing to go to the general election.

Two seats on the five-member elected board of the Anastasia Mosquito Control District are on the November ballot in non-partisan races, meaning candidates run without party affiliation and the elections are open to all county voters.

A St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office corrections sergeant has been arrested, terminated and transferred to a neighboring county jail following a criminal investigation launched last week.

The St. Augustine City Commission has voted to block homeowners’ associations and community development districts from receiving city neighborhood grant funding, directing those dollars instead toward organizations with the greatest community need.

The complaint alleges negligence stemming from an incident at the theater located in St. Augustine.

Just more than three months after Adventure Landing closed in St. Augustine, Jacksonville-based Gate Petroleum plans on redeveloping a portion of the 7.1-acre property on State Road 16.

The family of a woman killed in a crash on State Road 16 in St. Augustine earlier this month says it is still searching for answers and wants someone held accountable.

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An Army veteran and St. Augustine native was killed late July 16 when another driver crossed into oncoming traffic and struck his motorcycle at a St. Johns County intersection, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The Mexican man who was struck and killed by a tractor trailer while running from an encounter with immigration and other federal agents in Florida had been vacationing in the U.S. on a tourist visa.

High school football season in Florida kicks off in less than a month. Here is the week-by-week schedule for teams in the News4JAX Florida coverage region. This will be updated throughout the season.

A woman died and a St. Johns County deputy was seriously injured Saturday night in a crash on State Road 16, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

The St. Augustine City Commission approved changes this week to the city’s vehicles for hire and franchise ordinances.

A 56-year-old motorcyclist was hit by a car and killed late Thursday night on Coastal Highway in Vilano Beach, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A St. Augustine man wanted in Flagler County for allegedly stealing a gold necklace during a Facebook Marketplace sale was arrested after Jacksonville authorities took him into custody, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday.

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Palm Coast man and said a Miami-area suspect later surrendered after a phone scam convinced an elderly Flagler Beach resident to leave his debit card in his mailbox, authorities said Wednesday.

Authorities say a man running from an encounter with immigration and other federal agents in Florida was struck and killed by a tractor trailer.

Sing Out Loud Festival announced Friday that more than 100 local acts will perform at 17 venues across St. Augustine as part of the festival’s 10th anniversary Local Artist Showcases in September.

Neighbors packed the county complex in St. Augustine on Thursday, wearing red and urging officials to reject a proposed Daily’s gas station and car wash that would sit beside the Fruit Cove Estates neighborhood along State Road 13.

A 64-year-old woman riding a scooter died in a crash in St. Johns County on State Road 16 on Wednesday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Drivers are advised that railroad crossings on W. King Street and Kinlaw Road will be temporarily closed to all traffic, including vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians, for maintenance.

Celebrate America 250 with News4JAX, a two-hour special airing at 8 p.m. tonight that counts down to a Fourth of July fireworks show stretching from Jacksonville to St. Augustine.

Two men are facing animal cruelty charges after allegedly abandoning 23 dogs along a roadside in St. Augustine, following a multi-agency investigation by the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office and Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

A St. Augustine man is facing a felony grand theft charge after a St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office deputy says he admitted to stealing more than $2,800 from the Dollar General store where he worked.

St. Augustine contractor was arrested Friday after the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said he took $40,000 from a Palm Coast couple for home renovations he never completed and spent much of the money buying baseball cards.

EA Sports rolled out its full list of rosters and rankings for its popular College Football 27 video game over the weekend, and the area has a slew of local players in the game. Nearly 120 players with local ties appear in the video game this year. Here’s a look at the players and their overall rating.

St. Johns County Beach Services will run a free shuttle over Fourth of July weekend to ease traffic during one of the busiest holiday periods on area beaches.

Murray Bros. CaddyShack at World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Florida, is closing after 25 years in business.

A city of St. Augustine program allows homeowners who live in the city limits to request a tree be planted on their private property, free of charge.

A woman seen in a Ring doorbell video appearing to strike a child during an Instacart delivery in St. Augustine has been arrested, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

Elizabeth Higgins, now homeless and living in her car, is mourning the loss of her 25-year-old son, Anthony Elrod, who died in a workplace accident at BAE Systems’ Jacksonville shipyard.

A St. Augustine shop owner says the city may convert his city-owned storefront into public restrooms as his lease expires. Supporters packed City Hall, and commissioners extended his lease while plans continue.

A 7-year-old St. Augustine boy received an unexpected boost in his recovery — a personal video message from his favorite football player and the man he was named after.

Eight years after a 28-year-old man was shot and killed in St. Augustine, an arrest was finally made.

A 47-year-old St. Augustine woman is facing a serious felony charge after deputies say she attacked a fellow pickleball player with a paddle during an argument at Treaty Park.

Finding affordable housing in St. Johns County has become increasingly difficult for many working families, but a new apartment community in West Augustine is providing dozens of income-restricted units aimed at helping residents remain in the community.

Cynthia Garris is set to become St. Augustine’s first Black mayor after no other candidates qualified for the position on Friday, the St. Johns County supervisor of elections said.

A fire destroyed a home overnight in the Porpoise Point area of Vilano Beach in St. Johns County.

FDOT started its $19.9 million seawall upgrade project Monday. The project will happen in phases and is expected to be completed in Fall of 2027.

Cynthia Garris is set to become St. Augustine’s first Black mayor after no other candidates qualified for the position on Friday, the St. Johns County supervisor of elections said.

Construction began Monday to replace the seawall along State Road A1A from the Bridge of Lions to Charlotte Street in historic downtown St. Augustine, the Florida Department of Transportation said.

You can’t celebrate 250 years of American history without starting with the nation’s first city — St. Augustine, Florida.

Ring camera video that surfaced last weekend is raising serious concerns about child safety after it appears to show an Instacart delivery worker chasing down a young child and striking him in the face.

A federal judge in Washington has blocked a plan to loosen rules for fishing red snapper in the Atlantic, halting what was expected to be the longest recreational snapper season in years.

A St. Augustine mom is warning other families about e-bike safety after her son Saquon suffered a serious head injury, needed surgery, and now faces recovery with community support.

Trout Creek Academy PTO announced Dr. Patrick Carmichael as the new interim principal Tuesday after Principal Katie O’Connell was put on administrative leave with pay as of May 20 amid an investigation into accusations of “inappropriate conduct.”

Crews were on the scene of a crash in the southbound lanes on S. Ponce de Leon Blvd. (US 1) at SR 207 Tuesday afternoon.

For the first time, the Michelin Guide has included Jacksonville and Northeast Florida in the Florida restaurants it considers for its highest three-star rating, according to our news partner, the Jacksonville Daily Record.

St. Johns County commissioners are set to hear a presentation Tuesday, June 2, on a proposal that would replace the open-air biosolids composting operation at the Indianhead site near St. Augustine with a new enclosed treatment facility.

A 6-year-old St. Augustine boy and his sister are recovering from serious injuries after an e-bike crash, according to a GoFundMe.

News4JAX took a closer look at the events that led to the investigation of a St. Johns County principal accused of “inappropriate conduct.”

The 2026 hurricane season marks 10 years since Hurricane Matthew threatened the Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia coast with massive storm surges, flooding, and damaging winds. But the region was spared as the Category 4 hurricane was downgraded to a Category 2, and then made landfall further north.

The principal of Trout Creek Academy in St. Johns County has been placed on administrative leave with pay following an investigation into “inappropriate conduct,” according to letters from the St. Johns County School District obtained by News4JAX on Wednedsay.

Marineland Dolphin Adventure, the world’s first oceanarium, narrowly avoided closure and redevelopment after its parent company filed for bankruptcy, thanks to strong community support and the purchase by a nonprofit group led by local conservationists and former staff. Now operating independently, Marineland continues to focus on conservation, education, and research, while maintaining its popular dolphin programs and celebrating renewed community involvement.

Three new historical markers are now telling the story of Jacksonville’s role in the civil rights movement — and the national history that unfolded right here in Northeast Florida.

The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a suspect in the 2023 shooting deaths of two St. Augustine men.

St. Augustine traveled to Bishop Kenny for a spring football game on Wednesday night. News4JAX had photographer Quan Nguyen capture the game in this photo gallery.

Meteorologist Katie Garner from News4JAX shares the latest Jacksonville forecast: hot weather with highs in the 90s, a chance of rain and storms, and an inside look at an on-air wardrobe mishap.

The classic Chicago staple features savory beef piled onto hearty French bread, soaked with rich flavor and topped with sweet peppers or fiery giardiniera. It’s comfort food with attitude.