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St. Johns County leaders are addressing an unfinished road project that has caused significant traffic issues in the area, particularly for Beachside High School. The project, which aimed to widen County Road 210, was not completed by the developer responsible. Interim County Administrator Joy Andrews explained that the project was a developer’s responsibility as part of the Twin Creeks development obligation. Despite several meetings between the county and the developer, the project remains incomplete. The traffic situation has become a major frustration for the community, considering County Road 210’s significant intersection with Interstate 95. The developer’s president strongly disputed the…

The World Golf Hall of Fame and Museum in St. Augustine, Florida will be closing its doors after 25 years of operation. The facility, which opened on June 15, 1998, has hosted 16 induction ceremonies and welcomed as many as 280,000 visitors per year at its peak. However, attendance has declined in recent years, with only 40,000 visitors in 2020 and around 60,000 in 2021 and 2022. This decrease in attendance has made it difficult for the facility to remain financially sustainable. As a result, some of its assets will be transferred to the new USGA headquarters in Pinehurst, North…

A water main break in the St. Johns County is causing water access issues for customers, according to JEA. The affected area includes the Philips Highway corridor south to the Nocatee communities. JEA crews are working on repairing the main as quickly and safely as possible. This water main break has also impacted Atlantic Coast High School. The school’s principal, Dr. Michael George, sent a letter to parents notifying them that the water has been cut off on campus due to the break. The surrounding communities are also experiencing water outages. The school is coordinating with district leadership and JEA…

The Sing Out Loud festival in St. Augustine, Florida will provide free parking and shuttle bus services on September 22nd and 23rd. As part of the festival’s emergency response plan, the Historic Downtown Parking Facility will be used to ensure public safety during the multiple performances at Francis Field. There will be a free shuttle service to the Visitor Information Center from three parking locations. These locations include 198 & 212 West King Street at the intersection of US1 and King Street, the St. Johns County Health Department at 200 San Sebastian View, and the San Marco Lot at 301…