St. Johns County Approves Big New Developments | Jacksonville News

St. Johns County just approved massive new developments—up to 15,000 homes across 1,100 acres—sparking debate over land use, oversight, and future growth. Two projects, Heritage East and West, near I-95 and SR 207, could deliver 13 homes per acre under a controversial new state law that’s drawn criticism from local officials. A separate 4,000-acre proposal, backed by Winn-Dixie’s family, is on hold pending boundary review. With a new commissioner opposing rapid development set to join the board in December—and one current commissioner facing criminal investigation—the county is bracing for legal and political turbulence as it navigates this explosive expansion. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0d1d20ee7bd827ff