Black History, Florida and St. Johns County

St. Johns County moves forward to secure the Florida Museum of Black History
After a vote by the Florida Senate Committee on Community Affairs on Tuesday, St. Johns County will move forward to secure the state’s first Black History Museum in West Augustine.
Florida’s first Black history museum takes ‘another step forward’ after St. John’s County secures site
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – The first Black history museum to call Florida its home is closer to becoming a reality in St. Johns County. The Florida Senate Committee on Community Affairs voted to approve SB 466 on Tuesday, a bill supporting St. Johns County’s efforts to secure the Florida Museum of Black History.
Florida Black History Museum's location in St. Augustine clears legislative hurdle
"It’s a big deal." That’s what St. Johns County Commissioner Sarah Arnold said Tuesday about the yet-to-be-built Florida Black History Museum in St. Augustine. The Senate Community Affairs Committee in Tallahassee discussed a bill that would make St.
Bill supporting Black History Museum in St. Augustine passes unanimously in Senate committee
A Senate bill setting up the governing framework for the Florida Black History Museum in West Augustine cleared its first committee stop unanimously.
Support of Senate bill brings Black History Museum in St. Augustine closer to reality
The process for locating the official state Black History museum to St. Augustine has been years in the making. And it's not over yet.
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Do Good: The 3rd Annual Great St. Johns River Cleanup
Courtesy St. Johns River Cleanup The annual Great St. Johns River Cleanup is back for its third year, bringing together local ...
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Parts of Florida face tornado threat as cold front approaches. What's St. Johns County's risk?
A strong cold front is approaching Florida with severe weather to several areas through Wednesday. Here's what to expect in ...
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‘I am not recusing myself’: Tensions rise at St. Johns County Airport Authority meeting over Sunshine Law allegations
Questions continue to mount around the St. Johns County Aviation Authority after allegations surfaced accusing two board ...
Billionaire St. John’s donor on Rick Pitino: ‘You’re watching Picasso paint’
Richard Pitino, Rick’s son and the coach at New Mexico, has compared his father to John Wooden and Mike Krzyzewski, while ...
Rick Pitino, RJ Luis Jr. of St. John’s named semifinalists for Naismith Coach, Player of the Year awards
The accolades keep coming for Rick Pitino and RJ Luis Jr. Pitino was named a semifinalist for Naismith College Coach of the ...
The St. Johns River: 30 experiences to explore the scenic waterway
Modern-day explorers can find natural serenity and plenty of experiences to enjoy Florida’s longer river, which stretches for ...
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Salata Salad Kitchen coming to St. Johns County
Salad and wrap restaurant Salata Salad Kitchen is coming to the Nocatee Town Center in St. Johns County. It will the ...