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66-year-old woman hit and killed by mail truck on US 1 in St. Augustine

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on U.S. 1 near Brainard Drive in St. Augustine Monday night. According to FHP, a mail truck struck a 66-year-old woman who attempted to cross U.S. 1, just north of Brainard Drive, around 6:12 p.m. The...

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Crash with injuries closes US 1 South in St. Johns County | FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC

One patient is being flown by helicopter to the hospital with serious injuries.

St Johns County, FL · 17h

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Palm Coast pool contractor arrested on 8 grand theft counts, accused of leaving projects incomplete

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – A Palm Coast pool contractor was arrested after the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said he accepted payment for repairs and upgrades that were left incomplete. Dominic Solicito, 45, owner of Advanced Pool and Spa Technologies, is accused of taking about $117,545 from eight customers...

Flagler County, FL · 1d

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Florida Inspectors Shut 15 Restaurants From Orlando to Tampa Bay in One Week over Roaches, Sewage and Unsafe Storage

Florida inspectors temporarily shut 15 restaurants, food trucks and food businesses from Orlando and Ormond Beach to Tampa Bay during the week of Oct. 19 to 25, citing live roaches, rodent droppings, raw sewage and unsafe food storage, according to state records summarized by News 6 ClickOrlando. Nine of the...

Orlando, FL · 1d

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St. Johns County Freezes $100M in Projects, Stalls Fire Station Ahead of Amendment 3 Vote

St. Johns County had already put roughly $100 million in capital improvement projects on hold pending the outcome of the Property Tax Amendment 3 vote, including a planned fire station in the Beachwalk area. After voters approved the amendment, officials began reworking the county budget. County leaders say an indefinite hiring freeze is also in effect as they brace for what could be tens of millions of dollars in lost annual revenue in the years ahead.

St Johns County, FL · 16h

The St. Augustine Record

❤️🤍💙St. Augustine honors Veterans Day

Today, we salute our service men and women and their families on Veterans Day. ❤️🤍💙 If you're a Daily Briefing subscriber, hello pal. If you're visiting for the first time, welcome. We are grateful that you're here. And as we build our subscriber audience, we invite you to share this newsletter with family and friends. If you were forwarded this newsletter and would like to sign up, you may do so here . Today's morning low clocks in at 62 degrees with an afternoon high of 78 and possible afternoon rain showers. Today we devote The St. Augustine Daily Briefing to America's veterans. While we spotlight our hometown heroes, we thank all of you from the bottom of our hearts for protecting our cherished freedoms. Enjoy the Veterans Day recap. ❤️🤍💙 ❤️🤍💙Veterans Day celebration: The St. Johns County Veterans Council and The Ancient City Chapter MOAA are hosting a Veterans Day celebration Nov. 11 at Anastasia Baptist Church, 1650 A1A South. Lt. Governor Jay Collins will serve as keynote speaker. Doors open at 9 a.m. 🎄Sponsor a wreath: On Dec. 19, St. Augustine’s National Cemetery will be among almost 4,000 veteran cemeteries, including nine in Florida, to honor servicemen and

St. Augustine, FL · 9h

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New-Home Community in St. Augustine Opened Sales

Sebastian Oaks, a new-home community in St. Augustine, opened sales. The post New-Home Community in St. Augustine Opened Sales appeared first on West Orlando News .

St. Augustine, FL · 9h

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Parents of St. Johns County school custodian held by ICE say they’re holding on to hope

A St. Johns County family was split apart nearly three months ago, when the parents of a 29-year-old Leonel Armando Bolivar Linares say their son was taken into ICE custody while on his way to work as a school district custodian.

St Johns County, FL · 5h

The St. Augustine Record

Rocking Chair Records becomes a music hot spot in St. Augustine

With vinyl record sales surpassing $1 billion the U.S. in 2025, David Smart, the owner and proprietor of Rocking Chair Records , is settling in quite comfortably on 74 Masters Drive. Rocking Chair Records, which opened in May 2025, has become a hot spot for music lovers, collectors and newcomers enticed by the idea of collecting vinyl. Undaunted by a generation raised on streaming music, Smart told the St. Augustine Record that the appeal for playing “physical” music is not just getting stronger, it’s growing in leaps and bounds. “People are rediscovering what gets lost when music becomes just another app on your phone,” he said. "A record spins on the table. It forces you to listen to the whole thing. It really does make you sit with it a little bit more and appreciate the artist." Smart underscored how records reach beyond music, pointing to the “artwork, the liner notes and overall experience” of owning a tangible item that produces sound. "Holding a record, smelling the paper, seeing the ink colors on the paper, pulling the record out of the sleeve and reading the labels and the lyrics are experiences that you can't re-create with your phone," he said.

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The Baked Beans At This Old-School Florida BBQ Joint Are Almost As Famous As The Meat

The baked beans here get a jolt from datil peppers, a sweet and fiery local chile most people outside this corner of Florida have never tasted. That alone made me sit up. The peppers don’t stop at the beans. They show up in the cornbread, the slaw, the corn, the sausage, and even the barbecue sauce. I like how one tiny pepper ties the whole menu together.

St. Augustine, FL · 2d

The St. Augustine Record

St. Johns County clerk offers free aid to veterans

The St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller’s office is providing complimentary passport and wedding photos, wedding ceremonies (a valid marriage license is required), notary services and recording services for DD-214s to veterans, active-duty military, reservists and their dependents through the end of November. “Veterans and military families have given so much in service to our country, and this is one small way we can give back,” Clerk Brandon J. Patty said. “We want those who have served to know their sacrifices are appreciated and we are here to serve them.” The event will also assist veterans with suspended driver licenses clear outstanding court fees and fines by waiving collection fees and assisting with payment plan arrangements. Veterans can set up payment plans in person at St. Johns County Courthouse. In an earlier interview with the St. Augustine Record, Bill Dudley, chairman of the Veterans Council of St. Johns County , described Mission: Back on the Road as outstanding. “I strongly urge our veterans who have fines and fees due to the loss of their driver’s license to take advantage of this program,” he said. Veterans must provide their military discharge record (DD-214), military ID, military

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Nights of Lights latest parking plan raises concerns for business owners as city aims to ease congestion

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – A parking plan meant to ease congestion during St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights is now putting local businesses on edge. Owners along Anastasia Boulevard say expanded restrictions and increased parking fines could leave employees struggling to get to work and drive customers away during one of the busiest times of year.

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St. Augustine businesses say Nights of Lights parking rules are keeping customers away

St. Augustine business owners are pushing back on Nights of Lights parking restrictions, saying the rules are keeping customers away.

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St Augustine Beach, FL · 7h

‘We don’t have a lot of fluff’: St. Augustine Beach mayor says city could lose over $1M by 2028 due to Amendment 3

ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH, Fla. – St. Augustine Beach Mayor Beth Sweeny said the passage of Amendment 3 will result in significant budget reductions for the city — starting with a projected loss of about $650,000 in year one and growing to more than $1 million by 2028. The...

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Nocatee Women Say Teen on E-Bike Keeps Slapping Them From Behind on Trails

A 26-year-old woman says she was slapped on the buttocks twice within 10 minutes by a teenage boy riding an e-bike while she ran through Nocatee last week, and she is not the only one describing an encounter like it. The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office is now investigating a string of reports from women who say they were struck from behind by someone riding an e-bike while walking or running in the community.

Nocatee, FL · 1d

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Palm Coast Government Is Now Landlord of 23 Town Center Parcels as Familiar Face Returns to Manage Business

Palm Coast city government on Friday closed on a $17 million transaction making the city the owner and landlord of 23 Town Center parcels totaling 259 acres. The city is borrowing $11 million and drawing the balance from its reserve to complete a purchase that will make it the largest landholder of vacant real estate in Town Center.

Palm Coast, FL · 1d

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Vietnam War Hero and Silver Star Recipient Sergeant Johnel N. White to Be Honored

ST. AUGUSTINE, FL — The life, service, and extraordinary heroism of the late Sergeant Johnel N. White, a decorated United States Marine Corps veteran and Silver Star recipient, will be honored during a special posthumous recognition ceremony and banquet on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Alton Green Memorial American Legion Post 194 in St. Augustine, Florida.

St. Augustine, FL · 19h

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Vehicle fire causes major traffic delays on I-95 South in St. Johns County

A vehicle fire has shut down all southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in St. Johns County on Monday morning.

St Johns County, FL · 1d

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