As a Naval Reserve officer, Brandon Patty’s usual commitment involves one weekend a month and two weeks a year. But this time, his orders were involuntary.

St. Johns County clerk of court & comptroller Brandon Patty is being challenged by Denver Cook in the Republican primary. There is no Democratic opponent or write-in candidates, so the August Republican Primary will be open to all voters in the county.

US home prices spiked an unprecedented 43 percent during the pandemic.

The free services are available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday all November at the Richard O. Watson Judicial Center (4010 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine).