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The St. Johns County Commissioners have rejected a controversial 250,000 sq ft distribution facility that promised 400 jobs, citing concerns over traffic and land use compatibility.

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Commissioners reject Last Mile Distribution Facility modification for Inman Road site
The Board denied a major-modification request for a proposed Last Mile Distribution Facility at 3960 Inman Road (about 60 acres; up to 250,000 sq ft) amid traffic and compatibility concerns; the motion passed 4–1.
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November 7, 2026 at 7:57 PM
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St. Johns County voters have overwhelmingly approved a groundbreaking Land Conservation Amendment, enabling the county to borrow funds to protect precious land from development.

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Voters approve St. Johns County land-conservation amendment; county can borrow to buy conservation land
A voter-approved Land Conservation Amendment passed with nearly 75% of the vote, allowing St. Johns County to issue bonds and use a new tax to fund purchases of conservation land for preservation and passive or active recreation.
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November 6, 2026 at 10:08 PM
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St. Johns County has hit pause on medium and large data centers for a year, allowing officials to reassess land-use and zoning standards before any new applications are accepted.

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St. Johns County imposes one-year moratorium on medium and large data centers
The board adopted an ordinance imposing a one-year planning moratorium on medium and large data-center applications, effective Nov. 15, to give staff time to review land-use, zoning and compatibility standards.
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November 6, 2026 at 7:43 PM
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St. Johns County has just enacted a groundbreaking one-year moratorium on medium and large data centers to ensure smarter planning and infrastructure development!

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St. Johns County enacts one‑year moratorium on medium and large data centers
The county enacted an ordinance, effective Nov. 15, 2026, imposing a one‑year moratorium on medium and large data center applications to allow staff to develop siting rules and coordinate with utilities and water management; vote was 5‑0.
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November 6, 2026 at 10:28 AM
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The County Board is poised to vote on a significant temporary planning moratorium for data centers that could reshape local development—what's at stake?

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County to consider temporary planning moratorium on data centers, effective Nov. 15, 2026
The Board is scheduled Nov. 3, 2026 to consider an ordinance enacting a temporary planning moratorium on data centers, prepared at the Board's direction and presented previously on Oct. 6; the ordinance is proposed to take effect Nov. 15, 2026.
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November 3, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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The St. Johns County Commission has approved a controversial $152,000 deal with the Chamber of Commerce, sparking heated debate over transparency and potential waste.

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Commission approves $152,000 tourism agreement with Chamber amid concerns over duplication and oversight
After extended debate and public comment, the board authorized a one‑year, $152,000 agreement with the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce funded by tourist development tax revenues to support Ponte Vedra product development ($95,000), an autism certification grant program (~$42,000) and Knights of Lights expansion ($15,000); vote was 3‑2.
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November 6, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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St. Johns County has taken a bold step by enacting a one-year moratorium on medium and large data centers to address community concerns about infrastructure and sustainability.

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Board enacts one‑year moratorium on medium and large data centers to study siting and infrastructure
The commission adopted an ordinance imposing a temporary planning moratorium, effective Nov. 15, 2026, suspending acceptance/processing of medium and large data center applications for one year while staff coordinates rules with utilities and the St. Johns River Water Management District.
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November 4, 2026 at 3:33 PM
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The board has struck down a major proposal to transform an Amazon site into a bustling business park, raising alarms over traffic congestion and environmental risks.

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Commission denies Inman Road PUD major modification over State Road 16 congestion
The Board voted 4‑1 to deny a major modification that would have converted an entitled Amazon layout into a 250,000‑sq‑ft multi‑tenant business park, citing State Road 16’s high committed/unbuilt traffic and resident concerns about wetlands and water impacts.
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November 4, 2026 at 3:36 PM
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Big changes are coming to St. Johns County with a $7.3M engineering contract and $1.22M intersection upgrade on the agenda for the upcoming Board meeting!

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Consent agenda includes multiple contracts and grants, including $7.3M engineering contract and $1.22M intersection improvement
The Nov. 3 consent agenda includes several procurement and grant items: a $7,301,402 contract for Northwest Water Reclamation Facility engineering, a $1,220,000 award for Four Mile Road & SR16 intersection improvements, a $712,014 FTA grant for six replacement buses and other contract awards and piggybacks.
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November 3, 2026 at 11:52 AM
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St. Johns County just unveiled a groundbreaking wastewater treatment facility that promises to save billions of gallons of water and invest a million pounds of nutrients back into the community!

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New St. Johns County wastewater plant touted as water‑conservation milestone
County officials opened a wastewater treatment facility they say will return 100% reclaimed water to reuse, invest 1,000,000 pounds of nutrients into the Matanzas and save 13,000,000,000 gallons from the aquifer. Officials framed the plant as part of longer-term planning and community conservation efforts.
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October 27, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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St. Johns County is set to strengthen its wellhead protection with crucial amendments to its Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code—are you ready for the changes ahead?

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County scheduled final readings to amend comp plan and land-development code for wellhead protection
St. Johns County Utilities proposed Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code amendments to update wellhead protection language and align with state law and best practices; both items were listed as final hearings on Oct. 20, 2026.
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October 25, 2026 at 3:40 PM
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After intense debates, St. Johns County has approved a $20 million plan to improve State Road 16, sparking mixed reactions from residents and officials alike.

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Board approves Grand Oaks development agreement after months of dispute, accepts $20M mitigation offer
After prolonged debate and competing technical analyses, the board approved a development agreement and related PUD modification for Grand Oaks, including a $20 million developer commitment toward State Road 16 improvements and measures to address CDD arrears and avoid foreclosure.
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October 22, 2026 at 5:47 AM
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The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office is making strides in balancing public safety with privacy by cutting license-plate reader data retention to just 30 days and enhancing transparency in their operations.

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Sheriff's director defends license-plate readers, announces retention and access limits
The sheriff's office defended automated license-plate readers as investigative tools, said it cut data retention to 30 days, limited user access and created a public transparency portal, and pointed to case examples where LPR data aided investigations.
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October 22, 2026 at 1:28 AM
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In a contentious 3-2 vote, St. Johns County commissioners have revoked permits for license-plate readers, sparking a heated debate over public safety and privacy concerns.

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St. Johns County commissioners vote 3-2 to revoke right-of-way permits for LPR cameras
After public testimony and debate, the board approved a 3-2 motion to revoke county right-of-way permits for license-plate readers; commissioners said staff and the sheriff's office will work out implementation details.
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October 22, 2026 at 1:29 AM
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The PZA has given the green light for a new Tractor Supply store on SR-16, promising to make life easier for rural residents by cutting down their trips to the city for agricultural supplies!

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PZA backs Tractor Supply comp plan amendment and PUD for SR‑16 site despite traffic concerns (6–1)
The board recommended approval (6–1) for a 22,000‑square‑foot Tractor Supply store and PUD on State Road 16 with waivers for parking and development edge; the applicant holds a DOT access permit and argued the store serves rural customers and reduces longer trips to Jacksonville.
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October 18, 2026 at 6:53 AM
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The Planning & Zoning Agency voted against a major modification for a massive flex business park on Inman Road, citing serious traffic concerns and insufficient road capacity.

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PZA declines to recommend Inman Road PUD major modification after traffic and scale concerns
The Planning & Zoning Agency declined (4–3) to recommend the Inman Road PUD major modification after days of public comment and expert testimony on traffic, phasing and permitted uses; the applicant added 42 prohibited uses and traffic mitigation proposals but board members and residents said road capacity remains insufficient.
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October 17, 2026 at 7:17 PM
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October 15, 2026 at 9:03 AM
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October 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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St. Johns County may soon hit pause on new data centers with a proposed one-year moratorium up for discussion at the upcoming public hearing.

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Board schedules public hearing Oct. 20 on proposed one‑year data‑center moratorium
Commissioners discussed a proposed temporary moratorium on new data‑center development and scheduled a public hearing for Oct. 20 to consider enacting a one‑year moratorium beginning Nov. 15 if adopted.
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October 8, 2026 at 1:36 PM
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St. Johns County is ramping up its emergency reserves to ensure they're ready for hurricane season—are we prepared for what’s coming?

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St. Johns County prioritizes emergency reserves for hurricane season, staff says
As part of the FY2027 presentation, staff emphasized building emergency reserves so funds are available for cleanup and repairs if a hurricane hits the coastal county.
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October 8, 2026 at 8:26 AM
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St. Johns County is proposing a massive budget of over $1.9 billion for 2027, prioritizing emergency reserves and keeping property tax rates flat despite rising values.

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St. Johns County staff outlines just-over-$1.9 billion proposed 2027 budget
County staff presented a fiscal year 2027 budget totaling just over $1.9 billion, saying $426 million comes from property taxes, millage rates were held flat and emergency reserves were prioritized for hurricane season.
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October 7, 2026 at 11:52 PM
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St. Johns County has adopted a staggering $1.9 billion budget, but looming property-tax reforms could significantly impact essential services.

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St. Johns County adopts $1.9 billion budget; officials outline steps if Amendment 3 passes
County budget director Wade Schroeder and Public Affairs Director Wayne Larson summarized the newly adopted $1.9 billion county budget, explained that about $426 million (roughly 20%) is supported by property taxes, and described contingency steps the county has taken in case Amendment 3 reduces property‑tax revenue.
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October 7, 2026 at 9:57 PM
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Residents are demanding the county take immediate action to protect their privacy after a federal ruling declared warrantless tracking unconstitutional, sparking heated discussions at a recent meeting.

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Residents urge county to pull Flock Safety ALPR permits after federal ruling
At the Oct. 6 St. Johns County meeting, multiple residents called on commissioners to halt use and permitting of Flock Safety automated license‑plate readers (ALPRs) after a federal ruling they said found warrantless historical location searches unconstitutional. Speakers asked the board to withdraw permits, cover cameras and schedule an urgent vote.
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October 7, 2026 at 11:24 PM
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Discover how property appraisals influence your taxes and why new construction plays a crucial role in St. Johns County's growth!

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County staff explains how appraiser valuations and new construction feed taxable-value changes
A St. Johns County staff member described how the property appraiser’s annual valuation reports — including a separate new‑construction component — shape taxable value, noting new construction has averaged about 4–5% of growth and that a 3% annual cap limits increases for eligible homes.
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October 6, 2026 at 9:35 AM
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A heated debate erupts in St. Johns County as commissioners clash over whether the county's development-area boundary meets the crucial urban service area requirements for agricultural certification.

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Commissioners spar over whether county "development‑area boundary" meets statute's "urban service area" test
Commissioner Anne Taylor argued the statutory urban service‑area test requires specific capital projects identified in the capital improvements element, while staff and the applicant said the county's development‑area boundary is the functional equivalent; legal interpretation of §163.3164 was central to the hearing.
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October 3, 2026 at 7:28 AM