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Local Couple Finds Affordable St. Johns County Home After Removing “St. Johns County” From Search

The Local LionThe Roar

The RoarSep 29, 2026

Local Couple Finds Affordable St. Johns County Home After Removing “St. Johns County” From Search

Food influencer filming a meal inside a quiet local St. Johns County restaurant.

The Local LionThe Roar

The RoarSep 29, 2026

Exciting! Your Favorite Quiet Restaurant Has Been Discovered By A Food Influencer

St. Johns County: Come Drive Our Buses, Then We'll See If You've Got Any Blood Left to Give

The Local LionLocal News

Local NewsSep 12, 2026

St. Johns County: Come Drive Our Buses, Then We'll See If You've Got Any Blood Left to Give

Satirical image of a fictional county lobbyist watching a tropical dating show on TV while ignoring a laptop displaying state legislative business.

The Local LionThe Roar

The RoarSep 4, 2026

County Lobbyist Paid $96,000 A Year To Watch Tallahassee, Admits He Got Distracted By Love Island

St. Johns County Commission September 1, 2026

The Local LionLocal News

Local NewsSep 4, 2026

St. Johns County Govt Finds New Way To Say Yes Without Saying Yes

Seven Spider-Man characters pointing at each other in a circle, representing the St. Johns County SB 686 blame game between local officials and lawmakers.

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Local NewsSep 4, 2026

SB 686 Blame Game Reaches Seven-Person Spider-Man Formation

The Local LionThe Roar

The RoarAug 26, 2026

HVAC Technician Restores St. Johns Family’s Belief In God

The Local LionThe Roar

The RoarAug 24, 2026

Local Man Says He’s Going Shrimping Tonight With Confidence Normally Reserved For Military Operations

Satirical image of a mosquito named Gary displayed inside a clear enclosure with a pardon certificate at the Anastasia Mosquito Control District.

The Local LionThe Roar

The RoarAug 20, 2026

Mosquito Control Pardons Local Mosquito "Gary" For World Mosquito Day

A blurry iPhone-style photo shows several people standing on a roadside shoulder taking pictures of a patch of trees and forest in St. Johns County.

The Local LionThe Roar

The RoarAug 17, 2026

County Announces New Conservation Strategy: Take Picture Before It’s Gone

Jaguars fan cups his hands and shouts from the driveway of a large St. Johns County home beside two luxury SUVs.

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Local NewsAug 17, 2026

Jaguars Unveil New St. Johns County Chant: “Hoooousehold Incoooome”

Satirical image of two fictional customers at a pawn shop showing an iPad displaying Sam Williams’ Ron DeSantis endorsement to pawn shop employees.

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The RoarAug 15, 2026

Local Voters Send Governor Endorsement To Pawn Stars For Second Opinion

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

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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

St. Johns County Govt Finds New Way To Say Yes Without Saying Yes

SB 686 Blame Game Reaches Seven-Person Spider-Man Formation

County Lobbyist Paid $96,000 A Year To Watch Tallahassee, Admits He Got Distracted By Love Island

Jaguars Unveil New St. Johns County Chant: “Hoooousehold Incoooome”

Latest in St. Johns County

Local Couple Finds Affordable St. Johns County Home After Removing “St. Johns County” From Search

Exciting! Your Favorite Quiet Restaurant Has Been Discovered By A Food Influencer

St. Johns County: Come Drive Our Buses, Then We'll See If You've Got Any Blood Left to Give

County Lobbyist Paid $96,000 A Year To Watch Tallahassee, Admits He Got Distracted By Love Island

St. Johns County Govt Finds New Way To Say Yes Without Saying Yes

SB 686 Blame Game Reaches Seven-Person Spider-Man Formation

HVAC Technician Restores St. Johns Family’s Belief In God

Local Man Says He’s Going Shrimping Tonight With Confidence Normally Reserved For Military Operations

Mosquito Control Pardons Local Mosquito "Gary" For World Mosquito Day

County Announces New Conservation Strategy: Take Picture Before It’s Gone

Jaguars Unveil New St. Johns County Chant: “Hoooousehold Incoooome”

Local Voters Send Governor Endorsement To Pawn Stars For Second Opinion

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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