After 25 years, the World Golf Hall of Fame located in St. Johns County is leaving World Golf Village, which will also result in the IMAX theater closing. County commissioners plan to discuss possible options for the 64,000 square feet property, which include a museum, offices or a hotel, and will have community meetings for public input. The property is set to be vacated by September 30th, but it’s unclear when a final decision will be made. Also, the PGA plans to relocate the “PGA Tour Productions” office from the property by the end of 2024. CLICK TO READ SOURCE…
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Commissioners Poised to Approve Plan to Tackle St. Johns County’s Affordable Housing Woes
St. Johns County commissioners will vote on a plan aimed at improving its affordable housing crisis. While St. Johns is one of the wealthiest counties in Florida, it’s among the fastest growing and has a low affordable housing inventory. Northrop Grumman and Flagler Health are struggling to find workers due to a lack of affordable housing. The failure to address this issue could impact recruitment for the sheriff’s office. As it stands, the county’s workforce housing laws are seen as too strict by home builders. Proposed adjustments include the maximum initial sales price of workforce housing moved to $260,000, reduced…
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St. Johns County Bus Aide Charged with Lewd Conduct has History of Misconduct, Report Shows
A school bus aide in St. Johns County has been arrested and accused of inappropriate touching of a disabled 15-year-old student. Dean Heaton, the 67-year-old aide, had previous complaints of inappropriate conduct dating back to March of 2017. The incidents included inappropriate hugging and kissing of a coworker, verbal flirting and touching of female students, and bullying and intimidating disabled students on his bus. Heaton had resigned from his position as a bus driver and became an aide in April of last year. Superintendent Tim Forson hand-delivered a termination letter to Heaton in jail where he is currently being held…
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St. Johns County’s Rank Among Florida’s Wealthiest Counties Revealed.
St. Johns County has been ranked as the 3rd wealthiest county in Florida by financial tech company SmartAsset, following Collier and Monroe counties. This ranking was based on investment income, property value, and per capita income. However, St. Johns County ranked 1st in median income alone, with $88,794. The county’s median home value is $515,056 and has an overall wealth index of 32.06. With its population growing 40% since 2010, St. Johns County’s numbers are expected to exceed 366,000 by 2030, according to U.S. Census statistics. This county boasts a low crime rate, good schools, healthcare facilities, historic sites, beaches,…
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