County Receives Over $11 Million in Federal and State Funding to Enhance Public Safety and Community Services

St. Johns County is proud to announce a significant advancement in public safety and community services with the award of $7.1 million for additional firefighters and $4 million for the construction of the new Hastings Library and Community Center.

County Denies Proposed Residential Development Project

On Nov. 5, the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) denied a proposed development project for 3,332 residential dwelling units after conducting a Public Hearing during its Regular Meeting.

Country Celebrates Israel Friendship Day

On Oct. 15, the Board of County Commissioners recognized St. Johns County – Israel Friendship Day with a proclamation and special ceremony.

County's 'Get Hooked' Anti-Litter Initiative Wins Top Honors at National Conference

St. Johns County is proud to announce that its innovative anti-litter initiative, Get Hooked, received multiple prestigious awards at the recent Savvy Awards Ceremony, held at the 3CMA (City-County Communications & Marketing Association) Annual Conference in Arlington, Texas, from Sept. 4-6. The initiative was spearheaded by the Office of Public Affairs and Public Works Department.

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

Sara Maxfield Named Economic Development Director

Sara Maxfield, CEcD, EDFP, was confirmed as the new Economic Development Director at the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting on Sept. 17. Maxfield has 15 years of economic and business development experience, including serving as the Manager of Economic & Business Development for Riviera Beach, Fla.; Director of Economic Development for the City of Delray Beach, Fla.; and Executive Director for the Athens County Economic Development Council and the Athens County Port Authority in Ohio. Maxfield sat down for an interview with the Office of Public Affairs to share her experiences and expertise with the community.

St. Johns County Honors Veterans Day

St. Johns County deeply values and appreciates the service and sacrifices of our veterans. The County offers a wide range of programs and resources to support them. To learn more about the various resources and programs available to veterans, check out this video produced by the Office of Public Affairs.

All departments of the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners, administrative offices, libraries and bookmobile, the Supervisor of Elections Office, the Property Appraiser’s Office, the Tax Collector’s Office, and the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller’s Office will be closed Monday, Nov. 11, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. All offices will resume standard business hours on Tuesday, Nov. 12.

Public Library System's Food for Fines Program Returns

The St. Johns County Public Library System is pleased to announce that the popular Food for Fines program has returned to libraries and the bookmobile this year. An opportunity to eliminate most library fines, Food for Fines will run from Sunday, Nov. 10, through Saturday, Dec. 21. The food items collected will be used to stock the St. Johns County Health and Human Services Food Pantry, which provides food for St. Johns County families in need.

Parks and Recreation Hosting Inaugural Family Color Run 5K

On Saturday, Nov. 16, the St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department is hosting its first Family Color Run 5K at the St Johns County Fairgrounds (5840 SR 207 E., Elkton). Registration via the Florida Race Day website costs $40 per runner. Participation gets you an official event t-shirt, a commemorative medal, professional timing services, and the color stations along the route.