An open house regarding the planned community center and public library in Hastings is set to take place on Thursday, June 29, 2023. Staff from St. Johns County Public Works, St. Johns County Public Library System, St. Johns County Health and Human Services, and the HBM Architects design team will be available to provide information and answer questions regarding the project. The event will take place at the Hastings Branch Library located at 6195 S. Main St., Hastings, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. It’s noted that one or more County Commissioners may be present during the event, but no…
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New Florida Laws to Come into Effect from July 1
Over 200 new laws will take effect in St. Johns County starting Saturday. The laws cover a wide range of topics including education, taxes, and immigration. Notable laws include a $116.5 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year, an expansion of taxpayer-funded vouchers to all students in Florida, and restrictions on teaching about sexual orientation and gender identity. Other laws include one that prevents property purchases in Florida by people from China who are not US citizens or permanent residents and another that requires school districts to share portions of local property-tax revenues with charter schools. CLICK TO READ SOURCE…
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St. Augustine Launches New Citizen Self-Service Portal Online
The City of St. Augustine has launched a new online citizen self-service portal aimed at ensuring customers can manage their utility and business license accounts more conveniently. The new platform will allow customers to view invoices and transactions, enroll in auto pay, pay bills online, and much more. All customers will be required to set up an account, and they are advised to have their account and customer numbers ready. The Deputy Finance Director said the platform would enhance customer experience, and the Finance Department and Customer Service Division remained committed to that goal. Customers seeking further information can contact…
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St. Johns County Celebrates new Fire Chief, Unveils Updated Logo on 25th Anniversary of SJFR Service
The St. Johns County Fire Rescue celebrated its 25th anniversary and introduced its new chief, Scott Bullard, who has served the department for over 21 years in various positions. Bullard’s top priority is to create a positive work culture and attract more talent to the department. The department was awarded $500,000 last year to address mental health concerns among firefighters, and the funds were used to launch counseling programs and hire a chaplain. Bullard stressed the importance of mental health and encouraged community members to connect with firefighters by visiting fire stations. The department also revealed a new logo while…
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