The family of Trenton Stewart is still struggling to come to terms with his death after he was killed in a head-on collision in St. Johns County in May. They are finalizing a foundation in honor of Trenton, but are also waiting to see if the other driver involved in the accident will face any charges. The driver has a criminal record, including a conviction for vehicular homicide in 2002. The Stewart family is waiting for some form of closure and is focusing on keeping Trenton’s spirit alive through the Trenton Stewart Foundation and a GoFundMe page for young athletes…
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City of St. Augustine Gears Up for Annual Independence Day Celebration: Fireworks Display Expected Over Matanzas
The City of St. Augustine will be hosting Fireworks Over the Matanzas in celebration of Independence Day. This event will be held on July 4th and will begin at 6:00 PM with a concert by The All-Star Orchestra which will be held in The Plaza de la Constitución. The concert will feature Big Band and popular tunes with a patriotic flair. The fireworks display will start at 9:30 PM and will last for 20 minutes, choreographed to popular and patriotic music. For those who need transportation, the city will offer satellite parking and shuttle services from different sites on Anastasia…
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Stabbing Suspect Who Inflicted Self-Harm Incarcerated in St. Johns Jail
Spencer Ross Pearson, 18, who allegedly stabbed three people in a parking lot near Mr. Cubby’s Wings in Ponte Vedra, was recently booked into the St. Johns County Jail. According to the police incident report, Pearson was admitted to the hospital after reportedly attempting to kill himself by cutting his own throat. Pearson was then booked into jail last week after being discharged. Police records show that Pearson had been following one of the victims, Madison Schemitz, since March of 2023 and that the attack was premeditated. Schemitz is now paralyzed due to spinal injuries sustained during the attack, while…
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