County Successfully Stops Proposed Land Swap of Guana River Wildlife Management Area

On May 20, 2025, the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners joined State Representative Kim Kendall and the local community at a press conference at the North Guana Outpost to oppose the proposed land swap for 600 acres within the Guana River Wildlife Management Area. The St. Johns County Office of Public Affairs produced a video recap of the press conference.

County Supports the Veterans Village of St. Johns

In recognition of May as Military Appreciation Month, St. Johns County announced the financial support of the Veterans Village of St. Johns and the debut of a special video on the project produced by the Office of Public Affairs.  At the January 21, 2025, St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Regular Meeting, the BCC approved a Resolution for allocating $125,000 in funding for fiscal year 2025 to Home Again St. Johns, Inc. for operational costs for Veterans Village as well as recommending annual reoccurring funding subject to yearly appropriation and budget approval.

County Housing Rehabilitation Program Continues to Succeed

The St. Johns County Housing Rehabilitation Program was launched more than 20 years ago. In 2024 alone, it helped 37 residents stay in their homes with an investment of $1.9M for a variety of repairs. The program is designed to address immediate and potential housing issues, thereby preventing further damage to the structure while enabling occupants to continue residing in their homes. The Office of Public Affairs produced a video to showcase the program’s success and the story of one program recipient.

County Celebrates 1738 Fort Mose Reconstruction Project

Members of the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) attended the May 9, 2025, ribbon-cutting ceremony at America’s “First Site of Freedom” — Fort Mose Historic State Park in St. Augustine — to mark the official completion of the park’s 1738 Fort Mose reconstruction project. The Office of Public Affairs produced a video to capture the ribbon-cutting ceremony.