St. Johns County, Chamber to host inaugural Health Care Career Expo April 8 to meet hiring needs The inaugural St. Johns County Health Care Career Expo will be held April 8 (3–7 p.m.) at First Coast Technical College; organizers say seven incoming health facilities will create roughly 3,500 job openings and invite employers, students and job seekers to register (free).

St. Johns County is set to become a health care hub, with 3,500 new job openings at an upcoming Career Expo on April 8 – are you ready to seize your opportunity?

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St. Johns County drops Shore Drive Trail, redirects funds to San Sebastian River park renamed for Waldron family After public feedback and design changes, the county commission discontinued the Shore Drive Trail and unanimously redirected the trail funds to the San Sebastian River Park project, which the board renamed the Waldron Family Park; staff will begin property negotiations under the LAMP priorities.

St. Johns County has officially scrapped plans for the Shore Drive Trail, redirecting funds to enhance the newly named Waldron Family Park along the San Sebastian River.

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Community-led plan secures nearly $2 million for Dalian Shores Park upgrades in St. Johns County Community members and presenters said county commissioners approved nearly $2 million to revitalize Dalian Shores Park in Ponte Vedra Beach with restrooms, pickleball courts, a refreshed skate park, walking trails and pavilions; work is expected in about a year.

Community members have rallied together to secure nearly $2 million for an exciting revitalization of Dalian Shores Park, bringing new amenities and a fresh vibe to Ponte Vedra Beach!

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County presents coastal projects pipeline as federal cost‑share and local funding needs grow Emergency management and coastal staff briefed the commission on multiple beach renourishment, inlet and stabilization projects — including Army Corps and FEMA work — and warned that county non‑federal shares and new easement requirements will drive funding needs in the coming years.

St. Johns County is facing a crucial crossroads in coastal management as funding needs soar for ambitious beach renourishment projects and federal partnerships.

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St. Johns County brings food, reenactors and farms to Tallahassee to showcase local economy Organizers and residents of St. Johns County staged a showcase in Tallahassee to present local food, reenactors, colleges, farms and businesses to legislators during session week, emphasizing tourism, agriculture and community pride.

St. Johns County brought a taste of its vibrant culture to Tallahassee, showcasing everything from mouthwatering brisket to thrilling reenactors and breathtaking farms!

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St. Johns County touts new Tactical Training Facility for deputies and regional partners County and sheriff's office representatives described a new Tactical Training Facility opened March 2025 with more than 15,000 sq ft of training space, rappel tower, live-fire range and a driving track to support deputies and regional law-enforcement partners.

St. Johns County unveiled a cutting-edge Tactical Training Facility, boasting over 15,000 square feet of advanced training space for deputies and regional law enforcement.

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County urges homeowners to sign easements to keep Army Corps beach renourishment on track St. Johns County Coastal Management said the City of St. Augustine Beach signed a Perpetual Beach Storm Damage Reduction Easement and reported securing 60% of required homeowner easements; officials warned the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers requires full participation to continue renourishment work.

St. Johns County officials are urging homeowners to sign vital easements to keep the beach renourishment project alive and protect local wildlife!

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St. Johns County opens inclusive Field of Dreams and celebrates West Augustine health center County and community leaders dedicated an accessible Field of Dreams with permanent concessions, parking and restrooms and highlighted the West Augustine Health and Wellness Center as a long-sought local resource for prevention, access and wraparound services.

A dream has come true in St. Johns County with the opening of an inclusive playground and a health center designed to serve every child and family in the community!

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St. Johns County panel advises stronger Department of State grant application for Hastings; staff to revise and return in April Board members suggested adding a compliance matrix, expanding historical and conservation descriptions, prioritizing digitization and partnerships, and documenting in-kind match to strengthen Hastings' Department of State matching-grant application; staff was directed to revise and return in April.

St. Johns County's Culture Resource Review Board is pushing for a stronger grant application to preserve Hastings' rich agricultural history—what changes are on the table?

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South Summerhaven residents propose phased coastal resiliency plan; commission asks staff to vet costs A community coalition requested county support and an initial $250,000 to begin a phased plan to reopen and renourish the Summerhaven River and rebuild dunes. Commissioners praised the community effort and directed staff to analyze permitting, costs and funding options before returning to the board.

Residents rally for a $250,000 plan to restore the Summerhaven River and protect local beaches, uniting community efforts against erosion and flooding!

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St. Johns County Sheriff's Office highlights new tactical training facility, partnerships and award A representative of the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office said the county's Tactical Training Facility, built in 2024 and opened in March 2025, provides more than 15,000 sq. ft. of training space — including a rappel tower, long-gun range and driving track — for deputies and partner agencies; the speaker said county leaders back the project and cited a regional public-safety award.

St. Johns County's new Tactical Training Facility offers over 15,000 sq. ft. of cutting-edge training space, including a rappel tower and long-gun range, supporting both local deputies and interagency partnerships.

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