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St. Johns County Commission candidates stoke fiery response from fire union president
Two candidates for St. Johns County Commission stoked a fiery response from the union representing the county's firefighters after distributing a letter to firefighters aiming to undercut the union's endorsement of their incumbent competitors. Earlier this week, the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce hosted one of two Meet the Candidates forums, where residents met incumbent county candidates and those running against them. Attendees also had the opportunity to participate in straw poll. ...
Infamous St. Augustine home raided by deputies has received 30 complaints in last 3 years
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – A home in St. Johns County is well known to people who live near the intersection of Sanitorium Avenue and Hurst Street. Last week, St. Johns County Sheriff’s Investigations Unit Detectives, SWAT, Task Force, K9, and St. Augustine Police Department detectives served a search warrant on the home after investigators said neighbors have been complaining for years.
$1.8M Vilano Beach Oceanfront Park project completed
St. Johns County joined the St. Johns Cultural Council and Vilano Beach Main Street on Wednesday, July 17, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the reopening of Vilano Beach Oceanfront Park, 2752 Anahma Drive, St. Augustine, following its $1.8 million renovation. The renovation project included:. Improvements to the northern walkover...
Jail On Wheels-Portable Convict Car
History Walk Marker in St. Augustine, St. Johns County, Florida. Convict cages housed prisoners at night in a well ventilated, safe, and comfortable camp. The portable jails pulled by mules moved workers from one road work site to another. The interior included bunks, heater, vent flu, and a toilet. Other...
Ponte Vedra Artist Brook Page Selected for St. Augustine Beach Mural, Community Meeting July 30th
Ponte Vedra artist Brook Page has been selected to create the first in a series of murals that will make up a new St. Johns County Public Art Trail. Brook will create a mural at the St. Augustine Beach Pier — incorporating community feedback — with funding from the St. Johns Cultural Council, St. Johns County Tourist Development Council, and the Live Wildly Foundation.
Report: Florida's property insurance rates have risen by 42.5% since 2019
(The Center Square) — A new report shows that insurance rates for property owners in the Sunshine State have increased exponentially over the past few years. Florida TaxWatch released an in-depth analysis of Florida's property insurance market, examining underlying factors contributing to its instability and 42.5% rise since 2019. These include damages from hurricanes and litigation, which have put pressure on insurers and forced some to leave the state. According...
Florida Lobster Diver Finds Cocaine Instead Of Dinner
A Florida lobster diver looking for lobster approximately one mile offshore of Tavernier on the oceanside, found a package of suspected cocaine instead of a delicious dinner. The discovery was made just after 2pm, and rather than hit the clubs, the diver turned the package over to authorities. The Monroe County Sheriff then turned the package over to the U.S. Border Patrol.
Florida has an election in August. Here’s how your vote gets counted and verified
ORLANDO, Fla. – Special tests on voting machines are being conducted ahead of the Aug. 20 election and you can see those tests take place. Orange County held its logic and accuracy test on Friday, and it was open to the public. According to Florida law, every county is required to do this.
Florida Mom Arrested & Charged After Allegedly Crashing Her Car While Under The Influence & Leaving Her Child Behind
Josefina Lopez, a 21-year-old Florida mom, has been arrested and charged after allegedly crashing her car while under the influence and leaving her child behind. RELATED: ‘Empire’ Actor Bryshere Gray Arrested In Florida More Details On The Florida Mom’s Charges According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Lopez was arrested and booked into custody on Thursday, [...] The post Florida Mom Arrested & Charged After Allegedly Crashing Her Car While Under The Influence & Leaving Her Child Behind appeared first on The Shade Room.
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