St. John County

A bag of assorted pills and prescription drugs dropped off for disposal is displayed during the Drug Enforcement Administration's 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day earlier this year in Los Angeles. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 100,000 died of a drug overdose from April 2020 to April 2021.

St. Johns County doctor accused of illegally distributing prescription drugs

Dr. Scott Hollington illegally prescribed medications in exchange for sexual favors, the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office says.

A 130-room Margaritaville hotel is planned in Beachwalk in St. Johns County.

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Margaritaville hotel planned for Beachwalk along Crystal Lagoon

Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record

Construction is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2023 with completion set for the second quarter of 2024.

St John County’s newest high school opened Monday after construction delays.

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St. Johns County opens its newest school: Beachside High

Joe McLean - News4Jax

The new school — with a Barracuda mascot — will help alleviate overcrowding at other schools.

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Residents fight development in NW St. Johns County

Kent Justice - News4Jax

Residents are concerned about rezoning their area from residential to commercial. They say they moved there to escape noise and congestion.

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Civil Rights Attorney: St. Johns County Shouldn’t Be Optimistic About Trans Bathroom Ban

Sydney Boles

A federal circuit court ruled last month that the St. Johns County School District violated the constitution when it prevented a transgender male student…

Downtown St. Augustine, on the water's edge

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St. Augustine Passes Mask Mandate

Sky Lebron

St. Augustine City Commission voted unanimously on Friday to enforce an indoor mask mandate, with enforcement beginning Saturday at 12:01 a.m.After…

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St. Johns County Tops In Florida For Wealth And Affordability

St. Johns County is the wealthiest county in Florida, ranked by median income, and that gives county residents more purchasing power than anywhere else in…