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St. Johns County puts fire station on hold, plans staff cuts

St. Johns County has paused a planned fire station and is preparing staff cuts as it responds to fallout from Amendment 3.

St. Johns County Florida DeskNovember 11, 2026
St. Johns County puts fire station on hold, plans staff cuts

Key takeaways

  • St. Johns County has put a planned fire station on hold.
  • The county plans staff cuts.
  • The changes come amid fallout from Amendment 3.
  • The timing and scope of the cuts have not been stated.

County pauses fire station project

St. Johns County has put a planned fire station on hold as the county responds to fallout from Amendment 3. The pause means the station will not move forward at this stage.

Staff cuts planned

The county also plans staff cuts as part of its response. The number of positions affected, the departments involved and the timing of the cuts have not been stated.

What happens next

The county’s next public actions will show whether the fire station remains on hold and how officials carry out the staffing plan. News4JAX reported the development and described the financial situation facing the county as painful.

What to watch

  • Any county action on the fire station project.
  • Details on the number, timing and departments affected by staff cuts.
  • County discussion of the effects of Amendment 3.

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