Elect Jason Smith for Anastasia Mosquito Control Seat 4

07/20/2026

For centuries, thousands of Floridians perished in the face of diseases transmitted by billions of mosquitoes. On this Florida Crossroads, we explore how

07/18/2026

Fun with TikTok trends.

07/16/2026

Make sure your request is in. Now, Vote By Mail has to be requested for election cycles every two years.

Vote-by-mail ballots for the August 18, 2026, Primary Election are officially in the mail! 📬

⏰ Deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot to be mailed is August 6, 2026, by 5 PM.
📲 Request yours online today:
www.votesjc.gov/mail-ballot-request-service

🔎 Track the status of your ballot here:
www.votesjc.gov/check-my-status

📣 Reminder: This election is open to ALL registered St. Johns County voters! Don’t wait - make your voting plan today!

07/08/2026

To the Editors: I have visited and lived in the Florida Keys since 1955 and have seen many changes; some good and some not so good. One of the incredibly

07/06/2026

⚓ Ahoy, mateys! 🧜‍♀️

Bring your kids to Vilano Beachfront Park (2752 Anahma Drive, St. Augustine) at 9:30 a.m. this Saturday, July 11, for icy popsicles, bubbles, sidewalk chalk, face-painting, and more during our Mermaids-and-Pirates-themed Popsicles in the Park! For extra fun, show up in your best mermaid or pirate costumes.

(Remember: Every Parks and Rec Month event you attend gives you another chance to enter our gift basket drawing at the end of the month 🧺)

Link in the comments!

07/04/2026

07/02/2026

Have a safe 4th of July. Stay hydrated.

06/29/2026

Not to bug you, but this is a good article about the potential consequences of Florida’s property tax reform on the ballot in November.

If passed, the state's mosquito control districts that rely on ad valorem taxes could lose a third of their funding, according to the Florida Mosquito Control Association.

06/29/2026

🎆 Know Before You Go: July 4 Tip of the Day

Explore the Florida Freedom Tour before Fireworks Over the Matanzas!

As part of the America250 celebration, the Florida Freedom Tour will be at the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument parking lot with two repurposed 18-wheelers transformed into traveling museums. Inside, you'll discover exhibits and artifacts from the Museum of Florida History that tell the story of Florida's founding as the 14th colony and its growth throughout the 20th century.

Museum Details:
• July 4
• Open from 9:00am to 9:00pm
• Castillo de San Marcos parking lot
• Free admission

Learn more about America's history while celebrating Independence Day in the Nation's Oldest City.

For event details, parking information, shuttle service, and more, visit:
https://www.citystaug.com/fireworks