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As Gov. Ron DeSantis mulls vetoes, Volusia, Flagler projects land on budget turkey list
In a state budget comprised of $117.5 billion, Florida TaxWatch has identified 450 "turkeys," or projects that bypassed the normal appropriations process. At least five of the projects identified are from Volusia and Flagler counties, home to two of the Florida House's most powerful members, House Speaker Paul Renner and Appropriations Chair Tom Leek. One of the highest-dollar projects is in historic St. Augustine in St. Johns County, part of Renner's 19th district.
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.
Remains found in Florida 40 years ago recently linked to Rockville native
Skelatal remains of a homicide victim were found on a Florida beach in 1985 and after 40 years of detective work, St. Johns County police were able to name the person: Mary Alice Pultz. The Rockville native was last seen by her family in 1968 when she left home with a boyfriend. Genealogy was instrumental identifiying Pultz, and police said in a statement that they will continue to investigate her death. [CNN]
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Say hello to an all-day sunny 🌞Thursday! Temps will rise to a high of 88 with the loveliest of breezes. As we continue celebrating local artists, today I have the privilege of sharing the work of Diego Cerquera Jr. We're photog friends. We talk pictures. The owner of Diego Sees Media specializes in event photography, corporate and advertising videography, and aerial drone pictures. My friend is the guy who gets the shots. ...
The Florida Man Games return for a second year. Here's everything we know so far
Team applications for what organizers say is the “most insane athletic competition” are now open. That’s right, the irreverent Florida Man Games are somehow back for a second year in 2025. Florida Man Games began accepting new applications on Monday, and teams will have until September to sign up. What do you get for...
St. Augustine officials deploy survey to gather opinions on revitalizing West City
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – City leaders in St. Augustine want to hear from people who live, work or participate in an area of town called West City. They want to know your vision for revitalization. According to city leaders, West City was once known as New Augustine--a historically African...
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...
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.
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