Law enforcement officials from two different agencies collaborated and apprehended a suspect in the November 2022 theft of rare Galapagos Tortoises from a Florida conservation facility. The tip led officers to a residence where they found one of the stolen tortoises alive and the other deceased. Joshua McCarty-Thomas has been charged with grand theft and other charges across several cities. The tortoises are estimated to cost up to $10,000 and are a part of the facility’s Species Survival Plan. The recovery of the stolen tortoises brings hope to wildlife conservationists. CLICK TO READ SOURCE Images/Source: www.actionnewsjax.com
Day: May 17, 2023
Bass Pro Shops Plans to Open Outdoor World Near I-95 in St. Johns County
A new Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World may be coming to St. Johns County, based on plans filed with the Growth Management Department. The 100,000-square-foot store will feature a boat display, outdoor boat showroom, and displays for ATVs, kayaks, and more. The store will be located on 18 acres just south of a new Costco Wholesale Club along World Commerce Parkway in St. Augustine. Bass Pro Shops is a national retailer of outdoor gear and apparel with over 200 stores across North America. The company had previously planned to open a store in Durbin Park East, but those plans fell…
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