St. Johns County updates its impact fee ordinance, introducing new fees for conservation and revising existing ones for transportation and law enforcement to support land conservation and tackle the housing crisis.

St. Johns County bans smoking and vaping on beaches and parks within 600 feet of the Atlantic shoreline, exempting cigar smoking due to state law. A $53 fine is imposed for littering related items.

Clay County Veterans Services offers monthly pop-up events in Keystone Heights to assist local veterans with VA healthcare, disability claims, survivor benefits, and new federal programs.

The Duval County School Board updated its policy on handling challenges to educational materials, specifying review procedures and establishing a Material Review Committee.

St. Johns County Board elected Commissioner Clay Murphy as the new Chair, succeeding Commissioner Krista Joseph during their December 2, 2025 meeting, reflecting the board's commitment to diverse leadership.

Duval School Board approved a delayed school consolidation plan, merging Long Branch with R.L. Brown in 2027–28 and Anchor with Mayport in 2028–29, exploring funding and community feedback.

The Fernandina Beach Police Department hosted a 40-hour speed enforcement course to train officers in using radar and laser equipment for traffic safety.

The Team Duval school lottery for the 2026-27 year is open, with a Jan. 31 deadline, and results due in mid-March. Webinars are available to aid in the application process.

The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office is recruiting law enforcement and youth resource deputies, offering an Equivalency of Training program for out-of-state applicants.

Jacksonville announces Thanksgiving closures for city government offices, including City Hall and the Duval County Courthouse, impacting various local services.

Krista Joseph was re-elected as Chair and Ann Taylor as Vice Chair of St. Johns County Commissioners for 2025, focusing on conservation, veterans, fiscal responsibility, tourism, and youth development.

The School Board discussed high school boundary reassignments and the transformation of certain schools into magnet programs, with decisions pending for a December 1 meeting.

Mayor Donna Deegan and 230 other mayors sign the Oklahoma City Declaration, promoting nonviolence, bipartisanship, civility, and truth in politics to counter rising hostility.