County Selected as Site for Florida’s First Black History Museum

The Florida Museum of Black History Task Force has selected St. Johns County as the location for the State’s inaugural Black History Museum.

Celebrating Hastings for Historic Preservation Month

At the May 21, 2024, St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting, Sarah Arnold, Chair, District 2, issued a proclamation to Hastings community members recognizing May 2024 as Historic Preservation Month. The Proclamation included the debut of Hasting’s new video Roots & Renewal Hastings’ Story of Revival.

County Shares $588 Million Capital Investment in Community Infrastructure

At the May 7 St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting, County staff provided a presentation that outlined the BOCC’s previous and current investment during the past four years of more than $588 million in capital improvement projects for roadways, drainage, facilities, and coastal projects from 2021 to 2024.

State Legislative Efforts Update

St. Johns County Commissioner Sarah Arnold was a featured speaker at the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce 2024 Legislative Update Breakfast held on May 17, 2024. Commissioner Arnold provided updates on the County’s legislative priorities, including initiatives to address the recruitment, retention, and long-term care for emergency responders and critical transportation projects that will provide traffic relief along I-95 and US 1. A video produced by the County’s Office of Public Affairs captured the event’s highlights.

Commissioner

Christian Whitehurst

District 1 News

Commissioner

Sarah Arnold

Chair

District 2 News

Commissioner

Roy Alaimo

Vice Chair

District 3 News

Commissioner

Krista Joseph

District 4 News

Commissioner

Henry Dean

District 5 News

Public Invited to Provide Feedback on Budget Workshop Sessions

St. Johns County invites the public to offer feedback on the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Workshop Sessions recently hosted by County Administrator Joy Andrews for the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget process. The public can email their questions to budget2025@sjcfl.us, and the Office of Management & Budget (OMB) will respond.

Ponte Vedra Beach Library Reopened May 28

The Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library resumed its regular services and hours 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, please visit www.sjcpls.org.

County to Seek RFQs for World Golf Village Development

On May 21, the St. Johns Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved World Golf Village strategic recommendations and directed County staff to prepare for Board approval, a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to solicit proposals from developers to redevelop the WGV based on community input provided by the public through online surveys and public engagement meetings.

County Celebrates Fire Union President David Stevens as a Governor’s Florida Hero

St. Johns County announced their celebration of St. Johns County Professional Firefighters & Paramedics Association – IAFF Affiliate 3865 President David Stevens as he was recently honored by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for being a Florida Hero. Stevens was among first responders, doctors, veterans, law enforcement, philanthropists, entrepreneurs, parents, and innovators who have all exhibited bravery and self-sacrifice.