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New Vilano restaurant concept invites families to stay awhile with live music and relaxed vibe
18+ hour, 8+ min ago (361+ words) Jared Van Dyke's Vilano Beach vision is simple: cocktails in hand, music in the air, and families settling in long enough to forget about calling for the check. The St. Augustine resident and real estate investor is exploring plans for…...
Video: Officials break ground on one of four new recreational projects across St. Johns County
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (236+ words) St. Johns County has officially kicked off construction on a $42 million project to bring a major new park and library to the Nocatee area. The Ponte Vedra Nocatee Regional Park and Nocatee Library at 670 Diego Plains Road and is part…...
New City of St. Augustine bench project to feature these historical figures
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (323+ words) St. Augustine City cultural leaders are moving forward with plans for a new series of historical park benches that would feature some of the Old City's most influential civil rights leaders, artists and educators. The initial slate of nominees include…...
Commentator Says Citation Was Dismissed After Heated Exchange With Parks Officer at St. Augustine ICE Protest
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (328+ words) Four months after receiving a federal citation during an immigration protest at the Castillo de San Marcos, conservative You Tuber Kaitlin Bennett now says the case against her has been dropped. "After 4 months, the National Park Service has officially DROPPED…...
BMW hits 130 MPH and almost hits semi in multi-county chase that began in St. Johns County
5+ day, 3+ min ago (350+ words) A routine traffic stop escalated into a dangerous high-speed pursuit after a black BMW fled from law enforcement along Interstate 95 and hit 130 MPH at one point. The incident began in St. Johns County, where deputies attempted a traffic stop on…...
Armed confrontation at St. Augustine Beach Publix.
5+ day, 12+ min ago (264+ words) A shoplifting call at a St. Augustine Beach Publix turned into an armed confrontation when a suspect allegedly pulled a knife on an off-duty law enforcement officer who then drew his pistol, according to an arrest report. According to the…...
After 20 years, St. Augustine horse carriage operator scrambling to vacate property and relocate horses
5+ day, 15+ min ago (358+ words) St. Augustine officials are weighing whether to allow additional time for Country Carriages to vacate its city-owned stable property after the longtime horse carriage operator had its lease ended. The discussion comes months after the City Commission voted not to…...
Florida Power & Light Co. Tips for Energy Savings
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (600+ words) Presented by Florida Power & Light Co. Simple tips, tools, and programs to help Florida households understand and manage energy use this season With warmer weather arriving across Florida, many households will soon be cranking up their air conditioning to stay…...
St. Johns County Fishing Pier to temporarily close beginning this week
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (164+ words) The St. Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier will close temporarily beginning May 13 as crews begin a construction project to repair and reinforce pilings, officials announced. Work is expected to continue through the end of November. During construction, visitors may…...
Savannah-based chain wants to debut in St. Johns County
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (167+ words) Savannah-based convenience store chain Parker's Kitchen is looking to expand into St. Johns County. A pre-application filing shows the company plans to build a 6, 300-square-foot store and gas station at 1020 Florida 16, between Daveston Avenue and Long Road. Parker's Kitchen operates…...