Hastings’ Community Center and Library to Host Open House on June 29

An open house regarding the planned community center and public library in Hastings is set to take place on Thursday, June 29, 2023. Staff from St. Johns County Public Works, St. Johns County Public Library System, St. Johns County Health and Human Services, and the HBM Architects design team will be available to provide information and answer questions regarding the project. The event will take place at the Hastings Branch Library located at 6195 S. Main St., Hastings, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. It’s noted that one or more County Commissioners may be present during the event, but no…

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New Florida Laws to Come into Effect from July 1

Over 200 new laws will take effect in St. Johns County starting Saturday. The laws cover a wide range of topics including education, taxes, and immigration. Notable laws include a $116.5 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year, an expansion of taxpayer-funded vouchers to all students in Florida, and restrictions on teaching about sexual orientation and gender identity. Other laws include one that prevents property purchases in Florida by people from China who are not US citizens or permanent residents and another that requires school districts to share portions of local property-tax revenues with charter schools. CLICK TO READ SOURCE…

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