A resident in Nocatee, St. Johns County, is facing the aftermath of a fire that destroyed her home after an electric car loaned to her by Mercedes Benz caught fire. Jennifer Ruotolo had brought home a 2023 Mercedes Benz EQE350+ while her personal car was undergoing servicing. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning when the vehicle, parked in the garage, suddenly caught fire. Although Ruotolo’s husband heard a hissing sound and saw smoke, the car was not being charged at the time. The fire quickly spread and engulfed the garage, attic, and second floor, leading Ruotolo to believe that the…
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Eyes on St. Johns County: Tebow’s JAXUSL Unveils Ambitious Soccer Complex Plan
A new professional soccer franchise in Northeast Florida is making progress towards a $30 million training site in northwestern St. Johns County. The St. Johns County board of commissioners voted 5-0 to pursue a possible public partnership with the JAXUSL ownership group, which includes former Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Tim Tebow. The site would serve as the training home for the region’s fourth professional franchise in men’s soccer and its first in women’s soccer. The development plans include professional training facilities and more than a dozen fields for community use. The project is still in the preliminary stages and will require…
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SJSO Hauls in Another Suspected Pedo
SJSO Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Detectives have arrested a 49-year-old St. Johns County man on multiple counts in violation of Florida Statute 827.071.5. Joshua Gumlia was taken into custody by detectives on July 17th after an investigation revealed he was in possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). This investigation was in collaboration with the Northeast Florida Inter-Agency Child Exploitation and Person Trafficking Task Force (NEFL INTERCEPT). DID YOU KNOW: Law enforcement officers and others who investigate child exploitation and child trafficking offenses refer to the above described crimes as possession of “Child Sexual Abuse Material” to more accurately…
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St. Augustine Amphitheatre to Host Lynyrd Skynyrd on October 6
The St. Augustine Amphitheatre will be hosting Lynyrd Skynyrd on Friday, October 6, accompanied by special guest The Curt Towne Band. Tickets for the event will go on sale on Friday, July 21, through Ticketmaster.com and the venue Box Office. The doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and the show will commence at 7:00 p.m. Lynyrd Skynyrd, a band originating from Jacksonville, Florida in 1973, is approaching their 50th anniversary since the release of their debut album, Pronounced ‘Lĕh-’nérd ‘Skin-’nérd. Known for their critical acclaim, the band continues to connect with fans of all ages. Their primary focus remains on…
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