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Officials are also seeking financial help from the state on local projects.  Those efforts include bringing a medical facility to West Augustine and expanding septic-to-sewer conversions in the neighborhood on West Third Street.  HB 3901, the West Augustine Care Center, seeks $4 million toward "a health center that was envisioned based, in part, on the 2018-2020 Community Health Improvement Plan," according to the request. "The principle beneficiaries of the Care Center are lower income resid...

For several years, a private landowner has sought to donate two parcels of waterfront property to the nonprofit foundation of the St. Augustine Yacht Club for the purpose of creating a dedicated headquarters for its youth sailing program. But after several attempts by the yacht club to move the plan forward, St. Augustines Planning and Zoning Board Tuesday denied the rezoning request needed to clear the way for a youth sailing center. The property encompasses two parcels directly adjacent to ...

Militia Muster at Fort Mose If you live in this area, you probably know a little about the history of Fort Mose. In short, it’s known as the first Black settlement in America, founded in 1726 by freed or escaped slaves and their families, and attacked and destroyed by the English in 1740. The Militia Muster at Fort Mose brings back the weapons drills and activities of the 18th century. It takes place at Fort Mose Historic State Park on the first Saturday of each month. And it’s free. The Fo...

Nights of Lights Daily through Jan. 31, 2021: The City of St. Augustine glows with more than 3 million white lights during the 27th annual Nights of Lights — an event that was recognized by National Geographic as one of the Top 10 light displays in the world. The lights come on at sunset every evening. There are many options for viewing the lights, including driving through in your own vehicle (we recommend weeknights, and in January, for less traffic congestion). From trolley rides, by helic...

St. Johns Countys Legislative Delegation for the Florida Legislature is scheduled to hear from dozens of speakers Friday on a wide range of topics, including mental health, infrastructure and schools.  The delegation ― made up of State Sen. Travis Hutson, delegation chair and State Rep. Cyndi Stevenson and State Rep. Paul Renner, all Republicans ― holds meetings to hear from locals about their priorities and to discuss upcoming legislative issues. The next regular session of the Florid...