Locklan Hewlett, a rising junior and quarterback for St. Augustine High School, has declared his commitment to Wake Forest University for college football. He completed 131 throws for over 2 thousand yards in the 2022 season, with a 58 percent success rate, and gained 23 touchdowns. Hewlett is categorized as a three-star athlete and one of the top 40 prospective quarterbacks for the 2025 class. Following suit, fellow quarterback Riley Trujillo, currently a senior at Bartram Trail High School, also committed to UCF. The region has produced a long list of talented high school quarterbacks, such as those committed to…
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Florida Senator to Address Hurricane Preparedness in St. Augustine
Florida Senator Rick Scott will be discussing hurricane preparedness with state and local leaders on Friday at 3:30 p.m. at the Market 8 Hotel & Marina in St. Augustine. Scott will be emphasizing the importance of creating a disaster supply kit, investing in flood insurance, and recording a video walkthrough of belongings in the home. Last year, the area experienced frequent hurricanes and tropical storms that resulted in flooding and damage to homes. Emergency personnel and law enforcement will also be present at the event to discuss hurricane preparedness. CLICK TO READ SOURCE Images/Source: Action News Jax
Grand Cypress Apartments in St. Johns County Offer Luxurious Amenities in Former Racetrack and Poker Room Site.
A mixed-use development is being constructed on the former bestbet racetrack and poker room site in St. Johns County. The Grand Cypress apartments, located at 125 Grand Cypress Drive in the development, boasts a pool area as one of its amenities. The site encompasses 103 acres. CLICK TO READ SOURCE Images/Source: Jacksonville Daily Record – Jacksonville, Florida
Affordable Housing Community planned in St. Johns County Neighborhood
Ability Housing has announced plans for a new affordable housing community in St. Johns County called Villages of New Augustine. The new community will have 92 units for working families and will be located in West Augustine. The development is planned to include a community center, outdoor recreational features, and 149 parking spaces. Ability Housing secured funding through various state, local, and private sources, including a $460,000 Affordable Housing Grant and a $1,207,134 award of American Rescue Plan Act funds from the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners. The community will include one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, and nearly…
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