Government
City, county, and state government decisions affecting Duval, Clay, Nassau, and St. Johns counties.
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
Sports Infrastructure
Georgia-Florida Hall of Fame Induction Highlights Jacksonville's 2028 Stadium Return
Four football legends will be honored at an October ceremony in Atlanta, marking a milestone in the rivalry's temporary relocation while Jacksonville rebuilds EverBank Stadium.
September 17, 2026
Infrastructure
Edgely Lane Closure in Palm Coast Monday, Tuesday for Road Repairs
A stretch of Edgely Lane will be closed Sept. 14–15 while a contractor rebuilds pavement over a recently replaced stormwater pipe, with traffic detoured to Edgemont Lane.
September 17, 2026
Libraries
St. Johns County Libraries Cut Sunday Hours, Raise Fees in October
The library system will end weekend service and adjust fines starting Oct. 1, citing visitation data and the need to align costs with operational realities.
September 17, 2026
Community
Green Cove Springs to host Clay County's America 250 celebration Oct. 14
Clay County will mark the nation's semiquincentennial with a free daylong event featuring music, food, and historical programming at a county venue in the seat of government.
September 17, 2026
Public Notice
Nassau County Library Board to Meet at Bryceville Branch in October
The Library Advisory Board will convene October 13 at the Bryceville branch, one of several meetings the board holds annually to guide library services across Nassau County.
September 17, 2026
Infrastructure
Rolling Sands Drive work in Palm Coast to close lanes through Sept. 17
Crews will repair stormwater infrastructure beneath the roadway on a busy connector between Rose Drive and Rockefeller Drive, with single-lane closures daily through Thursday.
September 12, 2026
Infrastructure
Nassau County seeks bids for jail kitchen equipment maintenance
The county will open bids September 17 for preventative maintenance services at its detention facility, a routine procurement that reflects the ongoing operational costs of running a modern correctional kitchen.
September 12, 2026
Community
Downtown Jacksonville Book Fest Spotlights 120+ Local Authors Sept. 19
The free one-day festival at the Main Library showcases Duval County's growing literary community alongside three New York Times bestsellers, with book giveaways and author signings across downtown's largest public library.
September 11, 2026
Infrastructure
St. Johns County places $100M in projects on hold ahead of tax-cut vote
The county has frozen capital projects and identified $8. 6 million in positions for reassessment as it prepares for November's Property Tax Amendment 3, which could cut revenue by $191. 6 million within six years.
September 11, 2026
Infrastructure
St. Augustine public-service center consolidates permitting, records, licenses
A new 4040 Lewis Speedway facility brings county development permits and clerk-of-court services under one roof, eliminating multi-stop trips for builders, homeowners, and anyone recording deeds or pulling permits.
September 10, 2026
Infrastructure
Nassau County to evaluate bids for SR 200 median landscaping contract
A public evaluation meeting next week will review proposals to maintain landscaping and irrigation along the State Road 200 corridor in Nassau County, a key gateway route connecting Yulee, Fernandina Beach, and Amelia Island.
September 10, 2026
Infrastructure
New Traffic Signal Opens at Nocatee Intersection in St. Johns County
St. Johns County completed a seven-month project at Colonnade Drive and Preservation Trail, adding a traffic signal and protected crossings for golf carts and pedestrians.
September 9, 2026
Infrastructure
SR 16 widening near World Golf Village nears finish with traffic shift
Eastbound lanes shift to new pavement around October 1 on the quarter-mile section near International Golf Parkway as the $15 million project pushes toward early spring 2027 completion.
September 9, 2026
Public Services
Jacksonville City Offices Closing Labor Day; Parks, Libraries Affected
Most city administrative offices will close for the holiday Monday, but garbage collection continues on schedule and some recreation facilities will stay open with modified hours.
September 8, 2026
Development
Palm Coast eyes Land Development Code rewrite to match new Comprehensive Plan
Proposed code amendments coming to City Council this week would update zoning, land uses, and development procedures following a year of public workshops and adoption of the city's updated Comprehensive Plan.
September 4, 2026
Infrastructure
Fort Matanzas Beach Ramp in St. Johns County Reopens with ADA Upgrades
The county has completed resiliency and accessibility improvements to the popular Rattlesnake Island beach access, with the National Park Service funding the expanded project scope.
September 4, 2026
Property Tax
Nassau County property-tax appeals hearings set to begin Oct. 1
The Value Adjustment Board will hear challenges to property assessments, exemption denials, and portability appeals at the Robert M. Foster Justice Center in Yulee, offering homeowners a path to contest 2026 tax bills.
September 2, 2026
Community
St. Johns County Libraries Partner with 115 Local Businesses for September Discount Campaign
The St. Johns County Public Library System is celebrating Library Card Sign-Up Month with a "Community Connections" discount campaign that offers cardholders savings at more than 115 local businesses across the county.
September 2, 2026