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St. Augustine man dead after car crash in St. Johns County roundabout
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – A St. Augustine man died after a car crash in a St. Johns County roundabout Monday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Officials said the 63-year-old St. Augustine man was driving an SUV traveling towards State Road 16 through the roundabout on Silver Leaf Parkway.
St. Johns County softball: Creekside's season ends in regional semis
Creekside's softball season ended against a Seminole County slugger. Auriana Turner doubled, homered and drove in five runs as Lake Brantley scored in every inning but one, ending the playoff run of Creekside, 10-3, in Tuesday night's Florida High School Athletic Association Region 1-7A softball semifinal. ...
The latest proposed changes for the Bridge of Lions downtown intersection
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — A new intersection layout is proposed at the western base of the Bridge of Lions. The proposal has now been revamped after people turned up their noses at the first draft. Monday, St. Augustine Assistant City Manager Reuben Franklin told city commissioners, "We’ve been looking...
Ground broken for new Animal Services facility
Animal lovers across Putnam County crowded around a pile of dirt Tuesday to celebrate the beginning of the building phase of the county’s new animal shelter. Current and former county commissioners, Animal Services staff, leaders from every county municipality and animal lovers expressed their excitement after they saw the first pile of dirt shoveled in Tuesday’s groundbreaking ceremony for the new Putnam County Animal Services Department building, 130 Orie Griffin Blvd. in Palatka.
How St. Johns nonprofits are looking to bring solutions to a continuous problem -- affordable housing
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – Help wanted signs or closed signs are not hard to find in St. Augustine, Fla. The reason why can be traced back to something that is hard to find – affordable housing. “What you’re hearing from people who move here is I have...
The British attacks on St. Augustine
Despite the presence of a stone fortress in St. Augustine, it was not enough. The first test of the Castillo was in 1702, when James Moore, Governor of the British Carolina colony, attacked St. Augustine. The fort — with the population huddled inside — withstood the attack. But the town was burned to the ground. Realizing more protection was needed, the Spanish governor soon began building a series of four defensive walls around the town.
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Hump Day is here. Happy Wednesday, St. Augustine! The National Weather service is predicting clouds, ☁ scattered rainstorms, 🌨 and temps in the mid 80s. I love celebrating art! Today we spotlight Sharon Luther's "Leap Into the Unknown." As St. Augustine's Butterfield Garage Art Gallery celebrates its 25th anniversary, artists were invited to showcase personal interpretations of "Influences." Luther's toad is one for the wall! Click here for exhibit details. ...
Food Truck Tuesday: Mr.JayBee’s Wings N Things
Mr.JayBee’s Wings N Things will be serving on site (at 4 Broadcast Place) studio from 10 AM -3 PM. For over five years, JayBee’s Wings N Things has been a staple in Palatka, Jacksonville, and the greater North Florida region, renowned for its exceptional wings and array of delectable offerings. Boasting freshly fried wings and their renowned chicken-loaded fries, the establishment has garnered acclaim for its top-selling Honey Mustard flavor.
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