Editorial Standards & Independence
The standards that guide StJohnsFL.org news coverage, corrections and the separation between editorial and advertising.
Accuracy & Verification
We aim to publish accurate, useful local information. News tips, social posts and third-party reports are treated as leads to verify, not automatically as established fact. When information is uncertain or still developing, we aim to make that clear.
Editorial Independence
Advertising, sponsored content, paid listings and marketing-service relationships do not guarantee news coverage, favorable reviews, Best of St. Johns awards or editorial treatment. Sponsored material is identified as such.
Attribution & Original Work
StJohnsFL.org may monitor public information, official announcements and other reporting to identify local stories. Published coverage should add local context, verification or original value rather than simply reproduce another publisher’s work.
Corrections
When we learn that a material factual error has been published, we aim to correct it promptly and transparently. Readers can use our corrections page to report an issue.