Government
City, county, and state government decisions affecting Duval, Clay, Nassau, and St. Johns counties.
Agriculture
St. Johns County Event to Connect Farmers, Restaurants in Local Food Push
A free November program aims to expand farm-to-table networks and promote a certification for businesses sourcing locally grown produce in St. Augustine and the county.
October 13, 2026
Budget
St. Johns County sets $31M emergency reserve amid property-tax uncertainty
The county adopted a $1.9 billion budget for 2027 with strengthened reserves as a ballot amendment could cut property-tax revenue by as much as $191.6 million within six years.
October 13, 2026
Infrastructure
St. Johns County Opens $191.8M Water Reclamation Facility on State Road 207
The county's largest-ever capital project went online in May and is expected to prevent more than one million pounds of nutrient pollution from reaching the Matanzas River over the next two decades.
October 13, 2026
Community Services
St. Johns County offers free shredding, lithium battery recycling Oct. 17
The county will host a one-day collection event at the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library, addressing a specialized recycling need as household battery waste grows with electronics use.
October 12, 2026
Emergency Response
Jacksonville Deploys Urban Search & Rescue Team to Hurricane Isaias Zone
A Type III USAR team with canine units and 17-vehicle convoy stages in Tallahassee to assist storm-damaged communities, while all Jacksonville fire stations remain fully staffed.
October 9, 2026
Arts & Culture
City employee art exhibition opens Oct. 12 at Main Library
A show of 164 pieces by Jacksonville municipal workers and their children will run through November at the downtown library, spotlighting creative talent across departments from public works to the sheriff's office.
October 9, 2026
Infrastructure
St. Johns County cuts ribbon on $42. 5M CR 210 widening
A three-mile stretch between Greenbriar Road and Cimarrone Boulevard is now four lanes, with new signals, sidewalks, and drainage to serve one of northwest St. Johns County's fastest-growing corridors.
October 9, 2026
Development
Palm Coast eyes 35-year YMCA lease for 44,000-sq. -ft. recreation center
City administration will present a proposed lease agreement for a new facility at 1580 Central Avenue with a pool, gym, wellness center, and childcare space.
October 9, 2026
Public Space
Clay County installs replica Charters of Freedom in Green Cove Springs
Foundation Forward donated reproductions of the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights, now on permanent display in the Historic Triangle near the county courthouse.
October 8, 2026
Infrastructure
St. Johns County Uses Mapping Tech to Expand Bookmobile Access
A GIS analysis identified seven underserved communities for new mobile library stops, with Trailmark and Murabella selected for Friday service beginning in December.
October 8, 2026
Infrastructure
Jacksonville braces for days of flooding rain as tropical systems converge
A stalled front and waves of tropical moisture—including remnants of Tropical Storm Isaias—are forecast to dump several inches of rain through the weekend, triggering urban flooding and tidal surge across Duval County.
October 7, 2026
Government
St. Johns County prepares $1. 9B budget, $200M revenue hit from tax amendment
The county's FY 2027 budget includes $264 million for capital projects, but officials are building reserves and planning for potential cuts if voters approve a proposed property-tax cap in November.
October 7, 2026
Governance
Jacksonville board training order targets oversight of billions in public assets
Mayor Deegan's new executive order encourages financial and ethics training for city appointees overseeing independent agencies — including JEA, JTA, and the port — with plans to make the standards binding through legislation.
October 6, 2026
Infrastructure
Jacksonville launches Jax Waste Wizard app to streamline trash and recycling
The free mobile app and searchable online database gives residents instant disposal instructions for thousands of household items, aiming to reduce contaminated recycling loads and improve collection efficiency across Duval County.
October 6, 2026
Community
Duval County Joins Annual Peanut Butter Challenge for Food Pantries
A statewide food-drive competition is collecting peanut butter donations at a dozen Jacksonville locations through October 31, with thousands of jars headed to local food pantries before the holidays.
October 6, 2026
Budget & Planning
St. Johns County adopts $1.9B budget with $100M on hold for Amendment 3
The county froze capital projects and prepared $61.2 million in extra reserves as it braces for potential property-tax cuts that could hit $191 million annually if voters approve the November ballot measure.
October 5, 2026
Business
Clay County opens annual vendor conference to businesses
The county's 10th annual procurement conference in November will connect companies with government purchasing agents and offer guidance on bidding for public contracts.
October 5, 2026
Development
Palm Coast council to weigh 318-home expansion in Seminole Trace
A proposed land-use change for more than 330 acres would bring 743 homes instead of 416 to the Seminole Trace area, with conservation zones reorganized as part of the master-planned development.
October 3, 2026
Governance
Palm Coast faces $21. 7 million revenue loss under proposed property tax amendment
Amendment 3 would expand homestead exemptions and cap non-homestead assessment increases, threatening nearly half the city's property tax revenue that funds police, fire, and infrastructure.
October 1, 2026
Environment
Nassau County conservation land committee to meet Oct. 15
The CLAM committee, which advises on preservation and management of Nassau County's conservation lands, will hold its regular quarterly meeting in Yulee.
October 1, 2026
Government
Nassau County Tree Commission October Meeting Cancelled
The Nassau County-Amelia Island Tree Commission has cancelled its October 7 regular meeting, affecting public discussion of tree-protection matters in one of Northeast Florida's fastest-growing counties.
October 1, 2026
Agriculture
Hastings-Based Tater Farms Leaders Elected to State Agriculture Board
Two members of the multigenerational St. Johns County farm earned recognition at the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association's annual convention, cementing the county's role in the state's specialty crop industry.
October 1, 2026
Government
St. Johns County to Host Town Hall on Property Tax Amendment
County Administrator will explain how a November ballot measure could reshape property-tax revenues and government budgets across Northeast Florida.
October 1, 2026
Development
Overbuilding, road changes dominate Ponte Vedra town hall
St. Johns County Commissioner Krista Joseph addressed residents at The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach on September 17, fielding questions about growth pressures, infrastructure, and a homestead exemption ballot measure.
October 1, 2026
Infrastructure
St. Johns County approves $1.9B budget with $264M for capital projects
The Board of County Commissioners held the property-tax rate flat while approving a fiscal 2027 spending plan that commits a quarter-billion dollars to roads, facilities, and other capital improvements.
October 1, 2026
Community
Palm Coast volunteers remove more than 800 pounds of waste near Intracoastal
More than 250 people joined Palm Coast’s annual cleanup, beginning at the Community Center and working near Waterfront Park.
September 29, 2026
Economic Development
St. Johns County links entrepreneurs to local business resources
More than 50 people attended a county resource event connecting entrepreneurs with business planning, capital, mentoring and professional support.
September 27, 2026
Infrastructure
St. Johns County Explores Beach Trolley to Unlock Federal Funding
A preliminary concept for public transit along South Ponte Vedra and Vilano beaches could reduce the county's share of a major coastal restoration project by increasing public beach access.
September 22, 2026
Recreation
Palm Harbor Golf Club sets new rates for 2026-27 peak season
The city-owned course in Palm Coast will charge residents $55. 60 for morning rounds starting October 1, with discounted junior rates to grow the game.
September 21, 2026
City Budget
Palm Coast to vote on $534M budget, 4. 14 millage rate Sept. 23
The Palm Coast City Council will consider a $533. 9 million fiscal-year 2027 budget and set a property-tax rate during a public meeting next week, with a separate $4 million redevelopment fund for the SR 100 corridor also on the agenda.
September 18, 2026