Jessica Clark

1 week ago | firstcoastnews.com | Jessica Clark

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — Chairs were set up in a large circle Thursday afternoon in a meeting room at St. Augustine's City Hall. City leaders presented possible solutions they've created for improving traffic and parking during the next Nights of Lights. Business leaders sat in the chairs, listening and also giving their two cents about the holiday event. "I’ve been in tourism now for 15 years, and I’ve done every tour you can think of," Aaron Jockers said.

1 week ago | firstcoastnews.com | Jessica Clark

Local News The Florida legislature needs to first approve the budget. Author: Jessica Clark Published: 8:07 PM EDT May 27, 2025 Updated: 8:08 PM EDT May 27, 2025 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The status of this year's sales tax holiday for hurricane supplies is in limbo. That's because the legislature is three weeks behind in approving a budget. Doug Kreie is the General Manager at Hagan Ace Hardware in Mandarin.

1 week ago | firstcoastnews.com | Jessica Clark

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — The woman at the top of Florida's lead agency for environmental management and stewardship has resigned. This just a week before the controversial Guana Tomomato Matanzas Reserve land swamp proposal was posted online to the public. No word if there's a connection between the two, but her resignation letter has some people scratching their heads. Callie DeHaven is a well-respected person in conservation circles and very familiar with northeast Florida.

2 weeks ago | dailymail.co.uk | Jessica Clark

House prices reach peak - but stamp duty weighs down growthBy JESSICA CLARK Updated: 16:50 EDT, 18 May 2025 House prices hit a record high this month but the pace of growth slowed following Chancellor Rachel Reeves' stamp duty hike. Data from Rightmove shows average property prices reached a peak after rising 0.6 per cent to £379,517. But it was the slowest pace of growth recorded in May in the last nine years as buyer demand tumbled after property taxes rose in April.

3 weeks ago | firstcoastnews.com | Jessica Clark

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — Changes are underway at the very popular Crescent Beachfront Park. A St. Johns County project will create more parking spaces and it aims to enable access to the beach for those with mobility issues. While St. Johns County has 42 miles of coastline, it's not always easy to get to for some folks. Nick Mongelli loves the beach. Wednesday, he walked out to the beach at Crescent Beachfront Park with a towel and flip-flops.