Martin Luther King Jr. Day Hours – All departments of the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners, St. Johns County Administrative offices, Pet Center, Clerk of Courts' office, Supervisor of Elections' office, Property Appraiser's office, and the Tax Collector's office will be closed Monday, January 18, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. All offices will resume standard business hours on Tuesday, January 19. Garbage, recycling, and yard debris collections will be not be affected. The Tillman Ridge and Stratton Road solid waste scale houses will remain open for standard business hours.

 

St. Johns County COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments Do Not Require Payment
St. Johns County encourages those registering for a COVID-19 vaccination appointment to remain cautious of scams that contain misleading information or links to websites requiring payment. If you encounter a website requiring payment information to book an appointment, it is not the official St. Johns County COVID-19 vaccination registration page. Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody released the following tips to help avoid COVID-19 vaccine-related scams:

• Know that anyone asking for money in exchange for an appointment is a scam
• Check with county health departments for local vaccine distribution guidelines
• Be wary of any website where pop-up ads solicit a vaccine appointment
• Look for "https" or a padlock icon in the website name to ensure that you are on a secure  website
• Report suspicious solicitations or COVID-19 vaccine-related advertisements to the Attorney General's Office by calling 1(866) 9NO-SCAM (866-966-7226) or visiting MyFloridaLegal.com.

The direct link to the St. Johns County COVID-19 vaccination registration page is https://tinyurl.com/y52tcoaz. For more information, please call the St. Johns County COVID-19 Vaccination Hotline at 904.295.3711 (dial all ten digits) or visit www.sjcfl.us/coronavirusvaccinations.

All January 15 Vaccination Appointments Full
All 500 appointments to receive COVID-19 vaccinations from St. Johns County on Friday, January 15, have been filled. Additional appointments will become available when St. Johns County receives more vaccines from the State of Florida. For more information, please call the St. Johns County COVID-19 Vaccination Hotline at 904.295.3711 (dial all ten digits), text SJCVACCINE to 888777, or visit www.sjcfl.us/coronavirusvaccinations.

St. Johns County COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments Available at 9 a.m.
Appointments to receive COVID-19 vaccinations through St. Johns County on Friday, January 15, will be available at 9 a.m. today. Please visit https://tinyurl.com/y52tcoaz to register. To receive the COVID-19 vaccination, you must be at least 65 years of age or older, or be a frontline healthcare worker. St. Johns County possesses 500 vaccines at this time. Additional appointments will become available when more vaccines are received from the State of Florida. For more information, please call the St. Johns County COVID-19 Vaccination Hotline at 904.295.3711 (dial all ten digits).

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces COVID-19 Vaccination Sites at Publix Super Markets in St. Johns County
Governor Ron DeSantis announced a partnership today between the State of Florida and Publix Super Markets establishing COVID-19 vaccination sites in St. Johns County. Vaccination sites will be located at 14 Publix stores in St. Johns County. Vaccines will be administered by appointment only, and are reserved for persons 65 years of age or older, healthcare personnel with direct patient contact, or long-term care facility residents and staff. For more information or to make an appointment, please visit www.publix.com/covidvaccine.

St. Johns County COVID-19 Vaccination Registration Opens 9 a.m. on January 14
St. Johns County received an allotment of 500 vaccines from the State of Florida this week. Registration will open on Thursday, January 14, at 9 a.m. for all 500 vaccination appointments on Friday, January 15. The link to schedule an appointment is https://tinyurl.com/y52tcoaz. The form will not be active until registration opens. If you or a family member are unable to make an appointment on the website, please call the St. Johns County COVID-19 Vaccination Hotline at 904.295.3711 (dial all ten digits) after 9 a.m. Thursday morning. You will not be able to register an appointment through the hotline prior to 9 a.m. The limited number of COVID-19 vaccines St. Johns County receives from the State of Florida determines appointment availability. More appointments will be opened when St. Johns County receives additional vaccines. For updates regarding St. Johns County's COVID-19 vaccination program, please visit www.sjcfl.us/coronavirusvaccinations or text SJCVACCINE to 888777.

Department of Health COVID-19 Vaccination Recipients - Second Dose Appointment
St. Johns County is in the process of contacting those who received their initial COVID-19 vaccination from the Department of Health in St. Johns County to schedule a second-dose appointment. If you received your first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine from the Department of Health in St. Johns County and provided contact information, you should receive a phone call to schedule an appointment in the coming weeks prior to your second dose due date. All second doses will be administered by appointment only on Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Saturdays at the Solomon Calhoun Community Center, 1300 Duval Street. For more information on St. Johns County's COVID-19 vaccination program, please call the St. Johns County COVID-19 Vaccination Hotline at 904.295.3711 (dial all ten digits), text SJCVACCINE to 888777, or visit www.sjcfl.us/coronavirusvaccinations.

All January 8 Vaccination Appointments Full
All appointments to receive a COVID-19 vaccination from St. Johns County on Friday, January 8, have been filled. Additional appointments will become available when St. Johns County receives more vaccines from the State of Florida. For more information, please call the St. Johns County COVID-19 Vaccination Hotline at 904.295.3711 (dial all ten digits), text SJCVACCINE to 888777, or visit www.sjcfl.us/coronavirusvaccinations.

No Credit Card Required for St. Johns County COVID-19 Vaccination Registrations
St. Johns County's COVID-19 Eventbrite vaccination registration system DOES NOT require credit card payment information. If you encounter a website requiring payment information to book an appointment, it is not the official St. Johns County COVID-19 vaccination registration page. The direct link to the St. Johns County COVID-19 vaccination registration page is https://tinyurl.com/y52tcoaz. For more information, please call the St. Johns County COVID-19 Vaccination Hotline at 904.295.3711 (dial all ten digits) or visit www.sjcfl.us/coronavirusvaccinations.

St. Johns County COVID-19 Vaccination Registration Opens 9 a.m. Tomorrow
Registration for a limited number of COVID-19 vaccination appointments in St. Johns County on Friday, January 8, will open at 9 a.m. on Thursday, January 7. The link to schedule an appointment is https://tinyurl.com/y52tcoaz. The form will not be active until registration opens.

If you or a family member are unable to make an appointment on the website, please call the St. Johns County COVID-19 Vaccination Hotline at 904.295.3711 (dial all ten digits) after 9 a.m. tomorrow morning. You will not be able to register an appointment through the hotline prior to 9 a.m. tomorrow morning.

The limited number of COVID-19 vaccines St. Johns County receives from the State of Florida determines appointment availability. More appointments will be opened when St. Johns County receives additional vaccines. For updates regarding St. Johns County's COVID-19 vaccination program, please visit www.sjcfl.us/coronavirusvaccinations or text SJCVACCINE to 888777.

St. Johns County COVID-19 Vaccination Text Alert System
St. Johns County launched a text alert system for residents to receive timely information regarding St. Johns County's COVID-19 vaccination program. Text SJCVACCINE to 888777 to receive COVID-19 vaccination updates. For text alert assistance, please call the St. Johns County COVID-19 Vaccination Hotline at 904.295.3711. Please dial all ten digits to reach the hotline.

St. Johns County Receives 800 COVID-19 Vaccines, Appointment Registration Opens Thursday, January 7
St. Johns County received a second allotment of 800 vaccines from the State of Florida today. Online registration to make a vaccination appointment will open at 9 a.m. on Thursday, January 7, for appointments on Friday, January 8. A registration link will be announced Wednesday. All appointments prior to Friday are allocated to those on the waiting list compiled by the Department of Health.

Additional appointments will become available when St. Johns County receives more vaccines from the State of Florida. For more information or registration assistance, please call the St. Johns County COVID-19 Vaccination Hotline at 904.295.3711. You must dial all ten digits to reach the hotline. For updates regarding St. Johns County's COVID-19 vaccination program, please visit www.sjcfl.us/coronavirusvaccinations or text SJCVACCINE to 888777.

St. Johns County COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments
There are no available appointments to receive a COVID-19 vaccination from St. Johns County at this time. The remainder of St. Johns County's limited initial vaccine allotment is allocated to those on the waiting list compiled by the Department of Health while St. Johns County awaits a second vaccine shipment from the State of Florida.

Once St. Johns County receives a new allocation of COVID-19 vaccines, a registration system will be launched for residents to make an appointment to receive a first dose of the vaccine. For updates regarding St. Johns County's COVID-19 vaccination program, please visit www.sjcfl.us/coronavirusvaccinations, call the St. Johns County COVID-19 vaccination hotline at 904.295.3711—You must dial all ten digits to reach the COVID-19 vaccine hotline, or text SJCVACCINE to 888777.

St. Johns County Partners with Department of Health to Expand COVID-19 Vaccination Program Beginning Monday, January 4
St. Johns County has partnered with the Department of Health to more efficiently and effectively administer COVID-19 vaccinations through an expanded program.

Beginning Monday, January 4, all vaccinations will be administered by appointment only from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at the Solomon Calhoun Community Center, 1300 Duval Street. Vaccinations will no longer be administered by the Department of Health at the Health and Human Services Building and the program will no longer be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Those without an appointment will not receive a vaccination, and will be required to return in the future once an appointment has been made. The remainder of St. Johns County's limited initial vaccine allotment will be allocated to those on the waiting list compiled by the Department of Health while St. Johns County awaits a second vaccine shipment from the State of Florida.

Once St. Johns County receives a new allocation of COVID-19 vaccines, a registration system will be launched for residents to make an appointment to receive a first dose of the vaccine. Those who receive the initial dose will be provided with a follow-up appointment to receive their second dose at a later date. Second doses will be administered on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at the same location. Per State of Florida guidelines, St. Johns County's allocation of COVID-19 vaccinations are currently designated for persons ages 65 years or older, and frontline healthcare workers who have direct contact with patients.

As the COVID-19 vaccination initiative is a rapidly evolving effort, St. Johns County's program could expand in the future to include additional locations and hours as more vaccines become available to our community. For more information regarding St. Johns County's COVID-19 vaccination program, please visit www.sjcfl.us/coronavirusvaccinations, call the St. Johns County EOC COVID-19 vaccination hotline at 904.295.3711—You must dial all ten digits to reach the COVID-19 vaccine hotline, , or text SJCVACCINE to 888777 to receive text alerts.

St. Johns County COVID-19 Vaccination Program Press Conference
St. Johns County is hosting a press conference at 4 p.m. today to provide an update regarding the COVID-19 vaccination program in St. Johns County. The conference will be attended by representatives from the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners, the Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County, St. Johns County Fire Rescue, and the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office. The conference will be covered by local media and broadcast live on the St. Johns County Government Connection Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SJCFL. In addition, it will be rebroadcast on GTV, St. Johns County's governmental access channel, and at www.sjcfl.us.

Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County COVID-19 Vaccination Program 
Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County COVID-19 Vaccination Program
The Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County is the lead agency charged with administering COVID-19 vaccinations in St. Johns County. The Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County received approximately 3,000 doses of the Moderna vaccine on Monday, December 28, for allocation to the following populations:

• Healthcare personnel with direct patient contact
• Long-term care facility residents and staff
• Persons 65 years of age and older

The Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County is currently vaccinating persons 65 years of age and older daily by appointment only, while supplies last, at the Health and Human Services Building, 200 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine, FL 32084. Per the Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County, all available appointment slots are filled for this week and new appointments are currently not being scheduled.

In the future, to schedule a COVID-19 vaccination appointment with the Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County, visit http://stjohns.floridahealth.gov. For additional information regarding local vaccination operations, contact the Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County at 904.506.6081 or stjohnsfeedback@flhealth.gov. For additional information regarding the State of Florida's vaccination plan, contact the Florida Department of Health at 866.779.6121 or covid-19@flhealth.gov.

While the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is not directly responsible for the COVID-19 vaccination program, the County is supporting the Florida Department of Health in its mission and has activated the Emergency Operations Center hotline. Residents who contact the Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County and are unable to reach a representative may contact the St. Johns County Emergency Operations Center at 904.295.3711 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

St. Johns County will actively provide additional information as more vaccines become available to our community and the Florida Department of Health's vaccination plan progresses. Please visit the St. Johns County COVID-19 vaccinations webpage at www.sjcfl.us/coronavirusvaccinations or text SJCVACCINE to 888777 to receive timely updates.

St. Johns County COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline
The St. Johns County Emergency Operations Center has opened a hotline for residents to call with questions regarding the Florida Department of Health's COVID-19 vaccination program. Residents who contact the Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County and are unable to reach a representative may call the EOC hotline at 904.295.3711—You must dial all ten digits to reach the COVID-19 vaccine hotline—from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily with questions regarding COVID-19 vaccinations. More information on the Department of Health in St. Johns County's COVID-19 vaccination program can be found at http://stjohns.floridahealth.gov.

St. Johns County and Flagler Health+ COVID-19 Partnership Transitioning from Testing to Vaccine Distribution Planning
In preparation for COVID-19 vaccine distribution, St. Johns County and Flagler Health+ are transitioning the COVID-19 response operations from testing to planning and vaccine delivery. As a result, the COVID-19 testing site at Flagler Health+ will conclude all COVID-19 tests at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 30. COVID-19 testing remains available at Flagler Health+ outpatient laboratories with a physician order, CareFast+ locations, and a variety of other private locations throughout St. Johns County. In addition, a State of Florida COVID-19 testing site remains operational and free to the public at the Regency Square Mall, 9501 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville.

Per the State of Florida, the initial phase of vaccine availability is allocated to healthcare workers and long-term care facility residents. As additional vaccines become available, St. Johns County Emergency Management and Flagler Health+ will work closely with the Florida Department of Health, the Florida Department of Emergency Management, and local healthcare providers to expedite distribution to additional populations in accordance with CDC, federal, and State guidelines. A list of local COVID-19 testing locations is available here. As testing sites are continually evolving, St. Johns County cannot guarantee the list is comprehensive. Please contact a test site directly for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding available services. For more information, please call the St. Johns County Citizen Information Hotline at 904.824.5550.

State Executive Order Removes Most COVID-19 Occupancy Restrictions on Businesses and Restaurants
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-244 on Friday, September 25, 2020, and transitioned the State to Phase 3 of the COVID-19 reopening process. Effective upon issuance, the new Executive Order:

• Removes state-level restrictions on businesses, such as restaurants.
• Provides that no COVID-19 emergency ordinance may prevent an individual from working or operating a business.
• Provides that restaurants may not be limited by a COVID-19 emergency order by any local government to less than 50% of their indoor capacity.
• States that, if a restaurant is limited to less than 100% of its indoor capacity, such COVID-19 emergency order must satisfy the following:
• Quantify the economic impact of each limitation or requirements on those restaurants

• Explain why each limitation or requirement is necessary for public health.

•  Suspends all outstanding fines and penalties, and the collection of such moving forward, applied against individuals related to COVID-19.  

Executive Order 20-244 supersedes and eliminates all restrictions of Executive Orders 20-112, 20-123 and 20-139, 20-192, 20-214, and 20-223, except as modified per the State. Visit www.flgov.com/2020-executive-orders to review Executive Order 20-244. For additional information, please call the St. Johns County Emergency Operations Center Hotline between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 904.824.5550.

Local State of Emergency in St. Johns County
Local State of Emergency in St. Johns County Details

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Meetings & Workshops

• Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Meeting: Scheduled for January 20
• Board of County Commission Regular Meetings: Held monthly on the first and third Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. in the County Auditorium. Agendas | Minutes | Calendar
• Meeting Notices /  Event  /  Advisory Calendars

St. Johns County would like to advise the general public on public hearings regarding the regulation of Short Term Vacation Rentals. The proposed ordinance is currently scheduled for public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Agency on January 21, 2021, and before the Board of County Commissioners on February 16, 2021.

FYIs

Hastings Branch Library Temporary Closure – The Hastings Branch will be temporarily closed for routine maintenance from Tuesday, February 2, through Friday, February 5. During this closure, no items will be due and patrons will not accrue late fees. Patrons may take advantage of multiple online resources, including e-books and newspapers, at www.sjcpls.org. For more information regarding this closure, please call 904.827.6925.

St. Johns County Accepting Beach Toll Attendant Applications – St. Johns County will accept applications between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. on January 11, 13, and 15. Those interested in this seasonal position are encouraged to visit the St. Johns County Pier Pavilion at 350 A1A Beach Blvd., to obtain and complete an application. The season will begin the last week of February and end the last weekend in September. Toll attendants will be responsible for selling vehicle beach access passes and providing customer service for St. Johns County beach visitors. For more information, please email slindblad@sjcfl.us or call 904.209.0344.

Sunshine Bus Company Offers Free Rides to Patrons with St. Johns County Library Card – The St. Johns County Public Library is partnering with the St. Johns County Council on Aging to offer library patrons a way to travel around town easier. Beginning in January 2021, Sunshine Bus riders may present their St. Johns County Public Library card to the bus driver to receive a free ride on the first Wednesday of each month. Up to three children, ages 12 and under, may also ride with a qualifying adult at no cost. To sign up for or renew a library card, please visit any branch library. For more information about the St. Johns County Council on Aging, including information about the Sunshine Bus and schedules, please visit www.coasjc.org.

CARES Act – The St. Johns County CARES Individual, Business, and Nonprofit Assistance programs are no longer accepting applications. If you have any questions regarding a submitted application, please call 904.209.6050.

2021 St. Johns County Annual Beach Driving Passes – St. Johns County resident passes cost $50, non-resident passes cost $100, and accessible passes cost $40. All 2020 annual on-beach driving passes have been extended through the 2021 beach season. If you purchased a 2020 pass, please retain your sticker, as they cannot be replaced and will require a purchase of a new pass. 2021 Beach Driving Passes Details

Boards and Committees Volunteer Opportunities – Current Board / Committee Vacancies

Alert St. Johns Emergency Notification System – Receive critical information during emergency situations. Residents can sign up at www.sjcemergencymanagement.com.

Current FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps & Information – Flood Zone Viewer | NFIP Rating Insurance Discounts for Some SJC Property Owners

County Commissioner Invitations – From time to time, the County Commissioners receive invitations to attend various events. On occasion, more than one County Commissioner may attend and participate at the event.  For notices for the events, visit the Board of County Commissioner’s Invitations webpage

Projects, Advisories, Status Updates

West Pope Road Sidewalk Construction – St. Johns County is constructing a sidewalk on West Pope Road beginning January 2021.The new segment will connect the existing pathways from Reef Drive to Mizell Road, and allow for a safer walking path through adjacent neighborhoods, and provide convenient pedestrian access to local businesses. The project is scheduled for completion in February 2021. Temporary single-lane closures may occur throughout the project. For more information, please call 904.209.0142.

Kings Estate Road Drainage Improvement Project – Kings Estate Road will be closed December 14 through January 2021 for a drainage improvement project. This project will include the replacement of a drainage pipe, installation of new endwalls, and road resurfacing west of Dobbs Road to Gorda Bella Ave. The project is scheduled for completion in March 2021 and a detour route will be available. For more information, please call 904.209.0142.

Vilano Beach Driving Access and Surfside Park Parking Lot Closed – Vehicular access will be restricted through early 2021 due to a beach renourishment project. Tthe Surfside Park parking lot and pedestrian beach access point are also closed, and on-beach driving, horseback riding, and commercial fishing are restricted from Vilano Beach to Serenata Ocean Villas. Visitors are encouraged to exercise caution in the area. When crossing the pipe, please use sand ramps to access the ocean and avoid construction equipment and heavy machinery. Signage will be present where the pipe is submerged during high tides. For more information, please call 904.209.0260. Vilano Beach renourishment project.

See more Projects, Advisories, and Status Updates in our Neighborhood Bill of Rights Application

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Public Records Requests

Government records may be seen and copied from a records custodian at the County Administration building, via specific County Departments responsible for their own records, from records custodians at Elected Officials Offices and at other levels of government such as state agencies, local, county and state authorities. Public records requests to the County may be made by completing the Public Records Request Form or by contacting the County’s Public Records Custodian at:

Office of the County Attorney, Attn: Public Records Custodian
500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine, Florida 32084-8686
E: publicrecords@sjcfl.us   |  P: (904) 209-0805  |  F: (904) 209-0806

For more information, please view the Public Records Request Brochure or visit the Public Records / Open Government page.

 

Special Districts Information can be found at www.sjcfl.us/SpecialDistricts