Over 7,400 workers in education, healthcare, and law enforcement in St. Johns County, Florida, cannot afford to buy a home in the county, according to a study presented to the county’s Board of Commissioners. The county, which has the least affordable housing in the area, has a median home price of $510,000 and a median rent for a three-bedroom home of $2,290. The St. Johns County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) has recommended focusing on five key priorities to address the issue, including flexible densities, modification of impact fees, public land inventory, impact fee credit transfers, and accessory residential dwelling…
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Saint Augustine Film Festival Brings Stars and 30 Films to Local Screens
The 14th annual Saint Augustine Film Festival will take place from January 11-14, 2024 in St. Augustine, Florida, with screenings at Lewis Auditorium and Gamache-Koger Theatre at Flagler College, and the Alcazar Room at Lightner Museum. Special guests include actresses Pamela Poitier, Wendie Malick, and Melora Hardin, and director Amy Glazer. The festival will feature 32 films, three actor awards, and six parties. Passes are currently on sale at staugfilmfest.com. The festival is an outreach program of the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival and is supported by the St. Johns County Tourist Development Council, the St. Johns Cultural Council, and…
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St. Augustine Night of Lights Display to Proceed as Planned Despite Weather
City leaders in St. Augustine, Florida, have announced that no closures are expected due to the storm forecasted for the weekend. The light displays for Nights of Light will remain operational, according to the managing company. Local businesses, including Harry’s Seafood Bar and Meehan’s Irish Pub, are prepared for the storm, which they consider to be just another round of rain. However, they will take precautions such as taking down inflatables to prevent them from being carried away by the wind. More… Read Full story: Action News Jax
St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office partners up with HUGS St. Johns for ‘No Hungry Holidays’
The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office is collaborating with HUGS St. Johns for the ‘No Hungry Holidays’ program. More… Read Full story: Action News Jax