From The Local Lion · Every Friday
The Roar Report
St. Johns County government, local life, and the nonsense hiding in plain sight.
Latest edition
October 30, 2026
The fort has opened fire on trick-or-treaters
Two redcoats retreat. Florida destroys itself to music.
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October 23, 2026
89* Deputies, Skinny Cars, & The Death Of Democracy
St. Johns County had a very productive week of solving problems it created.
October 16, 2026
Merry Christmas, Hastings. We hate this tree.
Plus: an $11 million inheritance dispute and a military aircraft fishing for compliments.
October 9, 2026
The Atlantic Ocean Has Wasted Enough Space
Plus, 7 things to do now that the library is closed on Sundays.
September 25, 2026
Dirt, Goats, & A Neighborhood On Backorder
Home sales fell 20%. Prices did not get the memo.
August 21, 2026
Everything Is Going According to Somebody’s Plan
New locals, old tractors, impossible rent and one extremely long Facebook comment.
August 14, 2026
Another Completely Normal Week In St. Johns County
Oceanfront property grabs, 53-minute errands, relationship-saving parking spots, expensive water, and one very dead conservation priority.
August 7, 2026
One More Try, A Loud Tractor & An Unvetted Burrito
Plus: Fruit Cove’s development punch card and World Golf Village’s favorite imaginary landmark.