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Baptist Health's SilverLeaf Medical Campus (8595 St. Johns Parkway) is expanding: Baptist Orthopedics opens August 2026 and the adult/pediatric Emergency Center opens September 2026, adding 24/7 emergency care to the campus's existing primary care, cardiology, lab, and rehab services.
FDOT's final St. Johns County segment of the First Coast Expressway — from I-95 to east of CR 2209 (St. Johns Parkway) — is under construction with a $205 million contract awarded to Mastec Civil LLC. FDOT lists construction start in early 2026 and expected completion in late 2030/early 2031.
FDOT's First Coast Expressway (SR 23) is being built in segments; the remaining St. Johns County work reached the public-hearing stage in January 2026 and FDOT targets full completion by 2030. When complete, the toll expressway gives northwestern St.
St. Johns County's CR 210 widening project reached a major completion milestone before the 2026–27 school year.
Silverleaf Market is moving ahead with additional outparcel buildings. Plans also include Fifth Third Bank and food tenants M Shack and Natural Greens, though opening dates have not been confirmed.
St. Johns County Public Works is finishing FDOT-recommended Restricted Crossing U-Turn (RCUT) intersection improvements on SR 16 at Stratton Boulevard and Industry Center Road.
St. Johns County completed Courtney Vista Drive improvements in about nine months, ahead of the projected 12-month timeline, creating a more direct route between County Road 2209 and Silverleaf Parkway and supporting safe access to the newly opened Magnolia Oaks Academy.
S.E.A. Community Help Resource Center opens to serve rural St. Johns County. New resource center providing community help services to rural residents.
Clerk's Office expands public access with a new service center. The new center increases public access to Clerk of Court services.
SJCSD confirms Magnolia Oaks Academy will welcome 1,300 students on its first day, Aug. 10, 2026, serving kindergarten through seventh grade in its first year. The district opened the doors announcement (July 22, 2026) confirms the school is the first in the Silverleaf community.
Completed capital project: $1.6M improvement at Plantation Water Treatment Plant.
Utility Department received high Moody's rating for strong financial management.
St. Johns County's $191.8 million SR 207 Water Reclamation Facility is now operational, protecting water resources and expanding reclaimed water capacity.
Baptist Health opened its first-phase outpatient medical campus in SilverLeaf on June 23, 2026, adding hospital-grade outpatient care (imaging, labs, physician offices and an emergency center component) to the community.
St. Johns County celebrated completion of the new $4.6 million Utilities Lab with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The lab features corrosion-resistant cabinets, walk-in cooler for sample storage, lab sinks with de-ionized water, and backup generator.
The county utility is inventorying water service line materials under the EPA Community Lead-Safe Hub program. Customers may be contacted to allow an inspection of the pipe from the street to the home.
St. Johns County Emergency Management urges residents to prepare for the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which began June 1. Highlights simple steps to protect lives and property.
An Ascension St. Vincent's primary care center is planned for a six-storefront commercial strip along Crosswater Parkway in Nocatee, directly across from Splash Water Park.
St. Johns County School District announced St. Johns Compass, a new program launching August 2026 to expand access to high-quality public education for eligible students.
St. Johns County School District held the STAR Awards 2026, recognizing outstanding students, teachers, and staff across the district.
St. Johns County schools maintained an A grade in 2026.
St. Johns County voters approved continuing the half-cent sales surtax for school capital outlay and adding one mill of operating millage to preserve educational programs during the November 2024 election. Impact continues into 2026.
The Phase III Extreme Water Shortage remains in effect: outdoor irrigation is limited to one day per week and is prohibited 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Reclaimed-water irrigation is not included in the schedule.
Beach Valley Mini Golf, a 36-hole mini-golf course with a clubhouse, pavilions, and parking, has been proposed on 2 acres in SilverLeaf.
A massive new Publix — one of the chain's largest at 55,701 sq. ft.
The St. Johns County Utilities Department published its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting fiscal responsibility, reliable service delivery, environmental stewardship, and long-term infrastructure planning.
St. Johns County BOCC approved Phase 2 of the State Road 207 Water Reclamation Facility Project, awarding a $191.8M design-build agreement with Jacobs Project Management Co. for the new facility and associated improvements.
Two 61,000 sq. ft. supermarkets from a Kroger-owned chain (identified as Harris Teeter) are proposed for St. Johns County — one at Veterans Parkway and CR 210 West and another in a SilverLeaf shopping center. The applications represent the first major non-Publix grocery competition in the area.
County Road 2209 opened October 28, 2025, connecting International Golf Parkway to SilverLeaf Parkway with a four-lane divided roadway spanning three miles.
St. Johns County continued its Raised Pavement Markers Replacement Program, installing new reflective markers on county roads to improve nighttime visibility and driving safety.
St. Johns County School District initiated community engagement for the naming and mascot selection of two new K-8 schools: School QQ in Silverleaf and School RR in Nocatee.
St. Johns County School District provided an update on two new K-8 schools under construction: School QQ in the Silverleaf DRI (Parcel 29C) and School RR in Nocatee's Seabrook area (formerly Snowden Village).
St. Johns County officials held a groundbreaking ceremony at the intersection of SR 16 and International Golf Parkway on Aug. 25, 2025 to celebrate the start of improvements to the intersection.
FDOT hosted hybrid public hearings to discuss the proposed State Road 16 widening project from International Golf Parkway to I-95. A virtual public hearing was held Aug. 26, 2025 and an in-person hearing on Aug.
St. Johns County School District presented final attendance zoning plans establishing school attendance boundaries for the 2025-2026 school year.
St. Johns County commenced construction on a major roadway expansion project along County Road 2209, building a new four-lane corridor between Silverleaf Parkway and State Road 16 to improve traffic flow in the northern part of the county.
St. Johns County School District released a revised attendance zoning proposal after receiving community input on initial boundary recommendations.
Hallowes Cove Academy, St. Johns County School District's newest K-8 school, opened its doors for the 2025-2026 school year. The school, led by Principal Jessley Hathaway and featuring the Hurricanes mascot, serves students in grades K-8 with extended day programs.
St. Johns County announced a traffic pattern shift on County Road 210 as part of the ongoing widening project. Beginning the night of Friday, Aug.
St. Johns County encouraged drivers accessing the Beachwalk community to consider alternate routes during the ongoing County Road 210 widening project. Motorists were reminded to use caution and follow posted signage.
St. Johns County launched Inside SJC Episode 5, highlighting how the county notifies residents in real-time about possible threats to public safety using Alert St. Johns — covering severe weather, unexpected road closures, water advisories, missing persons, or evacuations.
St. Johns County School District published an attendance zoning presentation on its news site outlining proposed attendance boundary adjustments for the upcoming school year.