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St. Johns County has approved a 3% reduction in water and wastewater customer usage provided by the utility department. The rates will go into effect on July 1, 2023, and around 90% of water customers may see a decrease in their monthly bill as a result. In 2022, the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners approved the creation of one consolidated utility for long-term financial success. Additionally, residential customers in the Ponte Vedra area who use 20,000 gallons or more of water could see an increase in their monthly bill, including water for home use and outdoor irrigation without…

On June 24, 2023, the Fort Mose Historical Society and local militia will reenact the Battle of Bloody Mose, which occurred in St. Augustine in 1740 between Spanish and British forces. Visitors can witness how the people of Fort Mose and St. Augustine became players in the conflict that involved African-descended people and indigenous Floridians. The event will include two battle reenactments, an opening and closing ceremony, and other activities such as a Women of Mose station. The event is free, but there is a $2 fee to enter the Visitor’s Center. Participants can park at the Health Department Parking…

The City of St. Augustine has partnered with Modii to launch a new digital parking platform called the St. Augustine Parking Finder website. The platform is designed to help visitors and residents find available parking options more efficiently and reduce congestion by allowing drivers to get parking information directly on their mobile phones. By updating the parking information in real-time, City staff can help drivers park safely and legally while reducing confusion and frustration caused by road closures and city events. The St. Augustine Parking Finder is available on the City’s website. CLICK TO READ SOURCE Images/Source: Action News Jax

The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office partnered with the Florida Highway Patrol and St. Augustine Police Department for their latest DUI Wolf Pack Operation. The operation resulted in 18 DUI arrests, 33 criminal charges, and 90 traffic tickets, according to a Facebook post by the sheriff’s office. The operation ran for 10 hours overnight and criminal charges included DUI, drug-related offenses, indecent exposure, and driving with a suspended or revoked license. 76 written warnings were also given. CLICK TO READ SOURCE Images/Source: firstcoastnews.com