Joy Andrews Chosen as St. Johns County Administrator

Joy Andrews has been selected as the county administrator for St. Johns County by the Board of County Commissioners. The decision was made after interviews with four finalists and is pending board approval. Andrews has been serving as interim county administrator since July and has been with the county for 17 years. She has led various departments and holds a Master of Public Administration from Kansas State University and an LL.B. from Nanjing University. The selection process was managed by the county’s Human Resources Department and involved public meetings, live video broadcasts, and a public engagement event. The selection committee…

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St. Augustine Amphitheatre to Host Sammy Hagar & The Circle on October 26

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar, approaching his 75th birthday, is set to perform with his band, The Circle, at a sold-out concert on October 26, 2023, at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. The Circle includes former Van Halen bandmate Michael Anthony, guitarist Vic Johnson, and drummer Jason Bonham. The concert is backed by Grammy-winning producer Dave Cobb, who is working with Hagar on a new record. Hagar’s previous album with The Circle, “Space Between,” achieved a No. 1 spot on the Billboard charts in multiple categories. The upcoming album, “Crazy Times,” is described as a blend of Montrose,…

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2 SB Lanes of I-95 Near SR-16 in St. Johns County Closed After Boat Crash

A crash involving a boat has led to the closure of two southbound lanes of I-95 near State Road 15 in St. Johns County, Florida. Traffic is currently moving slowly through the far right lane. More updates on this developing story are expected. More… Read Full story: WJXT

VIDEO: Masked Men Open Fire on Car in St. Johns County on I-95 Says Report

A group of masked men in a red car are suspected of a shooting that injured two people and caused a significant traffic jam on Interstate 95 in St. Johns County, Florida. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday morning, was captured on a dash-camera video released by the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office. The footage shows the red car firing at a white Mercedes, causing the driver to brake and the car to eventually crash into the center guard rail. The driver and a female passenger were hospitalized, but their conditions are unknown. The Sheriff’s Office has stated that neither…

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