The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office (SJSO) has arrested a 49-year-old man, Brandon Keith Franklin, on charges of contractor fraud. Franklin, who pretended to be a licensed contractor and had multiple business names, was apprehended following an investigation conducted by SJSO that began in 2022 after a homeowner complained about his fraudulent activities. According to the police report, the homeowner paid Franklin an upfront sum of 20% of the project’s estimated cost, amounting to $28,806.40, to work on an addition to the house, paying him a total of $42,759.60 before the stop-work order was issued. When the homeowner tried to…
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Sing Out Loud Festival in St. Augustine Offers 1-Day Tickets and Layaway Plans
The Sing Out Loud Festival in St. Augustine is adding a new ticket option for attendees. Starting Wednesday, limited one-day general tickets will be available for purchase. The headline of the festival, which will take place on September 22 and 23 at Francis Field Showcase, will feature artists such as The Black Keys, Mumford & Sons, Lord Huron, and Maggie Rogers. Ticket prices vary from $125 to $155 depending on the chosen day. Additionally, layaway payment plans will be offered to make the event more accessible. For more information, interested individuals can visit the festival’s website. CLICK TO READ SOURCE…
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HORRORscopes for the week of Jun 12, 2023
Aries: Congratulations, Aries. You’re going to have a terrible week. Your fiery energy won’t help you overcome the overwhelming feeling of failure and disappointment. Just remember that the universe doesn’t care about your ambitious goals. Taurus: As a Taurus, you’re known for being stubborn. This week, your stubbornness will lead you to make terrible decisions that you’ll regret for a long time. Don’t worry, though. You’re used to it. Gemini: You’re going to feel extremely indecisive this week, Gemini. But why bother making choices when everything will just end up being a disappointment anyway? Cancer: Your emotional side will be…
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DUI Wolf Pack Operation leads to 18 arrests in St. Johns County
The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office partnered with the Florida Highway Patrol and St. Augustine Police Department for their latest DUI Wolf Pack Operation. The operation resulted in 18 DUI arrests, 33 criminal charges, and 90 traffic tickets, according to a Facebook post by the sheriff’s office. The operation ran for 10 hours overnight and criminal charges included DUI, drug-related offenses, indecent exposure, and driving with a suspended or revoked license. 76 written warnings were also given. CLICK TO READ SOURCE Images/Source: firstcoastnews.com