Parents in St. Johns County can breathe a sigh of relief this school year as a sidewalk along County Road 2209, where 9B and St. Johns Parkway intersect, has been relocated further away from the road. The county expects the sidewalk relocation to be completed on August 9th, just in time for students to return to school on August 10th. The initial installation of the sidewalk had raised concerns among parents regarding the safety of their children traveling to Liberty Pines Academy. The sidewalk had no guardrails or protection, and there was only a small distance separating it from the…
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Retailers Open at Luxury Apartment Community in Northern St. Johns County
The Fountains at St. Johns, located near the Nocatee and Beachwalk communities, is nearing completion of its first phase. Situated on approximately 100 acres at the intersection of County Road 210 West and Interstate 95 in St. Johns County, the development is in close proximity to one of Northeast Florida’s fastest-growing corridors. The area is expected to see the construction of 5,000 new homes. Cross Regions Group, a commercial real estate company, recently announced the opening of several new businesses within The Fountains at St. Johns. Among the latest additions are The Dolly Llama Waffle Master, Dapper D’s Cigar Lounge,…
Continue ReadingSt. Augustine Clerk’s Office to Host Passport Event on August 12
The St. Johns County Clerk of Courts and County Comptroller will be hosting a Passport Saturday event on August 12. The purpose of the event is to make it more convenient for residents to apply for a passport. No appointment is needed to participate. It is important to note that anyone, regardless of age, who plans to travel internationally must have a passport. When applying for a passport, every applicant must personally appear. For children 15 years old or younger, both parents or legal guardians must be present. For 16- or 17-year-olds, it is only necessary for one parent or…
Continue ReadingSearch Warrant in St. Augustine Yields 13 Arrests in Narcotics Bust
A narcotics bust took place on Chapin Street in St. Augustine, according to Action News Jax. The news outlet spoke with an anonymous neighbor who mentioned the regular presence of suspicious activity on that road. The neighbor stated that they were awakened around 5 am by police announcements over the intercom. Photos sent by viewers to Action News Jax showed several individuals on the ground, appearing to be detained by the police. The St. Augustine Police Department’s narcotics unit executed search warrants at 101 and 103 Chapin St. The search resulted in 13 arrests, with the individuals being taken to…
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