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Satirical image of a smug St. Johns County voter at an electronic voting machine with a narrow voter guide lying on the table beside him.

The Local LionThe Roar

The RoarAug 12, 2026

Local Man Proudly Votes After Three Months Of Refusing To Read Absolutely Anything

A young student wearing a blue polo and backpack holds a lunchbox and binder while getting out of a car on the first day of school.

The Local LionThe Roar

The RoarAug 10, 2026

Proud St. Johns County Mom Sends 'Sweet Baby' to Elementary School

Satirical image of an eighth-grade girl smiling from the driver’s seat of a yellow school bus while younger children with backpacks line up and board.

The Local LionThe Roar

The RoarAug 8, 2026

St. Johns County Begins Training Sixth Graders To Drive School Buses

Confused couple looking at a phone after receiving an unexpected response from a local Facebook group.

The Local LionThe Roar

The RoarAug 6, 2026

Local Facebook Group Welcomes New Residents With Detailed Instructions To Leave

Joy Andrews speaking to the St. Johns County Board

The Local LionLocal News

Local NewsMay 19, 2026

Ironman Traffic Disaster Inspires County To Consider Telling People Next Time

St. Johns County agenda item showing proposed Game On Triathlon events at Vilano Beach after recent backlash over Ironman traffic delays.

The Local LionLocal News

Local NewsMay 18, 2026

IRONMAN Traffic Disaster Inspires County To Explore Exciting New Ways To Block Vilano

St. Johns County Drops Panhandling Ban After $90,000 Lesson in Free Speech

The Local LionLocal News

Local NewsMay 13, 2026

St. Johns County Settles Panhandling Lawsuit, Free Speech Returns To The Median With A Sharpie

St. Johns County shredding event with residents bringing paperwork and confidential documents for secure on-site shredding.

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Local NewsMay 13, 2026

St. Johns County Announces Legal Opportunity To Destroy Evidence This Saturday

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Most read in St. Johns County

Local Facebook Group Welcomes New Residents With Detailed Instructions To Leave

Proud St. Johns County Mom Sends 'Sweet Baby' to Elementary School

St. Johns County Begins Training Sixth Graders To Drive School Buses

St. Johns County Settles Panhandling Lawsuit, Free Speech Returns To The Median With A Sharpie

Latest in St. Johns County

Local Man Proudly Votes After Three Months Of Refusing To Read Absolutely Anything

Proud St. Johns County Mom Sends 'Sweet Baby' to Elementary School

St. Johns County Begins Training Sixth Graders To Drive School Buses

Local Facebook Group Welcomes New Residents With Detailed Instructions To Leave

Ironman Traffic Disaster Inspires County To Consider Telling People Next Time

IRONMAN Traffic Disaster Inspires County To Explore Exciting New Ways To Block Vilano

St. Johns County Settles Panhandling Lawsuit, Free Speech Returns To The Median With A Sharpie

St. Johns County Announces Legal Opportunity To Destroy Evidence This Saturday

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