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The new schools are not named, but one being called K-8 NN will impact 1,075 kids living in the Shearwater Development & planned developments along County Road 210.

The St. Johns County superintendent on Tuesday recommended the school board approve a substantial pay raise for teachers that was recently endorsed by a mediator brought in to settle an ongoing dispute between the district and the teachers union.

On Thursday, Luis Casado was sentenced to 60 days in prison for carrying a firearm into a prohibited place with credit for one day served.

A St. Augustine man who shot and killed another bar patron had a right to use deadly force, a judge has ruled

Day four of the hearing started out with more expert testimony and ended with Casano's attorney and prosecutor presenting final arguments to the judge.

Judge to decide if 'stand your ground' defense applies in deadly shooting outside Dos Gatos in St. Augustine during hearing starting Monday

In defense of 31-year-old Luis Casado, St Augustine attorney Patrick Canan has petitioned the 7th Judicial Circuit Court for a "stand your ground" hearing arising from the shooting death of 37-year-old Adam Amoia in May 2021.  Casado has been charged with manslaughter and carrying a concealed firearm in the fatal shooting.  Casado was released from…

St. Johns County School Board members voted 3-2 to keep eight books, some with restrictions, after a parent challenged the content.

Since July 1st, Florida schools have been navigating a new state law that gives parents a larger role to discuss what books are available to students.

In case you missed it, here are the top stories from the past week at staugustine.com.