Chamber sets candidate forums for St. Johns County races
St. Johns County voters get a chance to size up candidates for local office this month.
Chamber sets candidate forums for St. Johns County races
The St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce is organizing its Meet the Candidates 2026 forums, giving residents a chance to hear directly from people running for local office. The Chamber-hosted events are a long-running fixture of election season in St. Johns County, bringing candidates and voters together in a structured Q-and-A format. Details on specific forum dates, locations, and which races will be featured are being released by the Chamber as they are confirmed. Voters heading to the polls later this year can use the forums to compare candidates side by side before casting a ballot.
DeSantis property-tax plan could squeeze city budgets statewide
Gov. Ron DeSantis is pushing a property-tax homestead-exemption expansion that Florida cities warn could cost them billions in revenue. The plan, backed by state lawmakers, would put the question before voters as a ballot amendment. City officials across the state say the lost revenue could force cuts to services or push local governments to find replacement funding elsewhere.
U.S. Navy Band plays Concerts in the Plaza on Wednesday
The Concerts in the Plaza series hosts the U.S. Navy Band at Plaza de la Constitución on Wednesday, June 4, at 6 p.m. The long-running summer series offers free live music in the heart of downtown St. Augustine.
The Black Crowes at the Amphitheatre tonight
The Black Crowes play the St. Augustine Amphitheatre tonight, Monday, June 2, at 7 p.m. as part of their 2026 tour.
Music by the Sea returns Tuesday at Ocean Pier Park
The Music by the Sea concert series picks back up Tuesday, June 3, at 7 p.m. at St. Johns County Ocean Pier Park, with live music and food vendors on the beach.