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'Missing Middle' housing concept eyed in St. Johns County so the middle class can afford homes
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla — When it comes to new homes that are getting approved for construction in St. Johns County, there are typically two kinds: single family homes or apartment complexes. In its effort to encourage more affordable housing, county leadership is looking at a kind of home...
St. Johns County amends policy, gives a boost to local businesses
According to a recent press release, the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has approved an ordinance amending the county’s purchasing policy "to create more opportunities for local businesses to be more competitive to earn contracts with the county for purchases between $10,000 and $250,000." Jaime T. Locklear, the county’s director...
St. Augustine residents can request a free tree for yards starting June 1
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — St. Augustine property owners can apply to have a free tree planted in their front yard starting Saturday. The City of St. Augustine is launching its Tree Canopy Enhancement Program, giving homeowners the chance to request a tree be planted on their properties, free of charge.
St. Augustine Fire Department empowers girls with first-ever firefighting camp
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – For the first time ever, the St. Augustine Fire Department hosted a firefighting camp for girls. It was a two-day event called “Spark the Flame,” where the department gave middle school girls a glimpse into that line of work. Emmie, who just finished...
Putnam County Legal Notices 060124
The Putnam County Board of County Commissioners will meet in regular session on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. in the County Commissioner’s Board Room located at 2509 Crill Avenue, Suite 100, Palatka. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person needing a special accommodation to...
News Briefs for the Week of May 30-June 5, 2024
The Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library will resume its regular services and hours effective at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28, after completing a roof replacement project ahead of schedule. Materials checked out from the branch before the closure on May 6 will not be due until June 10. For more information about the St. Johns County Public Library System, go to sjcpls.org.
St. Augustine Is Recommended as the Home for the Florida Museum of Black History
On May 2 the Florida Museum of Black History Task Force announced St. Augustine as its recommendation for the location of the state’s upcoming exhibit. The task force panel required proposals for the planning, construction, operation and administration of the museum from qualifying cities in Florida. The museum’s location has been in debate since Governor Ron DeSantis signed it into law last May. The state’s concern is perpetual funding and leaders are delegating the decision to find the best contending city that can fund and sustain the museum long term.
Events to mark 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act
Sixty years ago, St. Augustine played a pivotal role in passage of the Civil Rights Act. This year, more than a dozen St. Johns County-area cultural organizations have collaborated to present a full month of events and exhibitions to commemorate the Civil Rights Era and celebrate the people who brought positive change to the nation.
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