Frost line depth in St. Johns County, FL
How deep the ground freezes in St. Johns County, FL
no frost in a normal winter. Dig to 12 in, the 12 in code minimum. Nearest NOAA station: St Augustine Lighthouse, 6 mi.
Your building department sets the legal frost line depth (IRC Table R301.2(1)); footings must go below it (R403.1.4.1). Call them before you dig.