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CRIME & SAFETY
With slim chances of recovery, these trauma patients from the First Coast survived brutal attacks and tragedies
Madison Schemitz, the victim of a stabbing in Ponte Vedra who learned to walk again, was one of the survivors who met for a Trauma Survivor's Day Reunion Thursday.
Teen migrant once accused in deputy’s death, says ‘every day is a struggle’ but he’s ‘happy to be free’
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – It’s been about a year since a St. Johns County Deputy died of a heart attack shortly after trying to arrest an 18-year-old migrant worker in St. Augustine. Vergilio Aguilar-Mendez spent eight months in jail on what was initially a murder charge, then...
Detective: Shanna Gardner used code names, plotted murder for years
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Court TV) — Testimony during a bond hearing on Wednesday revealed that a woman accused of plotting her ex-husband’s murder had been talking about wanting him to die for more than five years. Shanna Gardner appeared in court on Wednesday asking to be released on bond pending her trial. She and her husband,... Read more » Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
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]
Detective: Shanna Gardner's text messages with friend referenced 'making someone disappear'
During the hearing, prosecutors called the lead investigator on the case, Detective Christopher Johns with the Jacksonville Beach Police Department, to the stand.
Coastal Friends to install officers
Coastal Friends will hold an installation ceremony to induct a new slate of officers for the fiscal year starting July 1 at their monthly luncheon on June 5 at Marsh Landing Country Club, 25655 Marsh Landing Parkway, Ponte Vedra Beach, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The luncheon is open...
Florida Fraternal Order of Police Endorses Nick Primrose for Florida State House District 18
Nick Primrose, former attorney for Senator Rick Scott and Governor Ron DeSantis, announced today that his candidacy for Florida State House District 18 has received the official endorsement of the Florida Fraternal Order of Police (FOP). “The Fraternal Order Of Police representing more than 24,000 law enforcement officers, announces our...
Action News Jax Traffic Anchor Marithza Ross Joins ‘Enjoy, Don’t Destroy’ Anti-Vandalism Campaign
St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department launched the “Enjoy, Don’t Destroy.” anti-vandalism campaign to not only preserve the cleanliness and beauty of the County’s public resources but also to conserve County funds. The numbers demonstrate the urgency of the issue. In the 2023 fiscal year alone, 191 work orders were reported for vandalism repairs in St. Johns County parks, totaling $63,403.43. So far, in the 2024 fiscal year, there have been 46 reported work orders, amounting to $10,948.92. These incidents have not only drained County funds but have also burdened law enforcement, with over 30 police reports filed for vandalism incidents in FY 23 alone. With nearly $75,000 spent in under two years, vandalism is becoming a costly challenge for the County. The “Enjoy, Don’t Destroy.” campaign aims to empower park visitors to take ownership and pride in their surroundings. Action News Jax Traffic Anchor Marithza Ross was featured in the campaign along with other community members as a collaborative effort to address vandalism effectively. There are two ways to report vandalism, The SJC Connect app and the non-emergency number for the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office (904-824-8304).
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