Month: July 2023

A neighborhood in St. Johns County is dealing with the aftermath of a vandalism incident at their community amenity center. The incident occurred at the Gran Lakes neighborhood, located off Pacetti Road. According to Paul Proios, the Homeowners Association President, several individuals trespassed into the amenity center, vandalizing property and causing damage. Proios mentioned that the vandals jumped over a fence and went for a swim before attempting to enter multiple locked doors. They managed to find one unlocked door, gaining access to the facility. Inside, they vandalized the men’s bathroom, damaging three out of four toilets and smashing a…

The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office plans to organize a recruitment event at the end of July to attract candidates for 911 dispatcher positions. This event aims to address the current staffing needs and provide an opportunity for interested individuals to learn more about the responsibilities and requirements of being a dispatcher. The focus of the recruitment event will be to select candidates who possess excellent communication and critical thinking skills, as well as the ability to handle high-stress situations effectively. Dispatchers play a crucial role in emergency situations by answering emergency calls, gathering important information, and dispatching the appropriate…