The mane concern: St. Augustine bridge could lose famed lions until 2028

St. Augustine’s most recognizable sentinels may soon be on the move.

The two marble lions that stand watch at the Bridge of Lions could be removed as early as January 2026 as part of a seawall replacement project — leaving the span without its signature guardians for up to three long years.

The Florida Department of Transportation is proposing a $100,000 agreement with the City of St. Augustine to temporarily remove the statues while it replaces the aging seawall along the Matanzas River…

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