By Capt. Adam Morley The cool breath of St. Augustine’s winter has settled over the waters, a harbinger of change for the angler seeking tales in the river’s embrace. As the mercury dips, the fish, wise in their aquatic realm, respond with a dance that speaks of the season. The colder temperatures, like a maestro wielding a baton, direct the piscatorial orchestra into deeper recesses, where the water guards its warmth with tenacity. In these holes, the fish gather, a congregation seeking refuge from the winter chill. It’s a time for the angler to adapt, to explore the depths where…
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Sarah Arnold elected as Chair and Roy Alaimo as Vice Chair for the St. Johns County Board
At the recent November 21 Special Reorganizational Meeting of the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), notable changes in leadership roles took place. District 2 Commissioner Sarah Arnold was unanimously elected as the new chair, while District 3 Commissioner Roy Alaimo was unanimously elected as vice chair. Both will serve one-year terms in their respective roles. Chair Arnold, who previously held the position of Vice Chair, expressed gratitude for the opportunity and voiced her dedication to guiding St. Johns County’s progress. Arnold says she is deeply invested in the community. She’s involved in various local organizations, including serving…
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Increase in construction site burglaries leads to arrest of man and woman in St. Johns County
An investigation into a series of construction site burglaries in St. Johns County has resulted in the arrest of a man and a woman. The burglaries primarily targeted homes under construction in the county’s northwest area, with thieves stealing copper wire and tubing. Detectives initiated the investigation after receiving multiple reports of these incidents. They identified several suspect vehicles and eventually focused on a potential suspect. On November 22, the suspect entered St. Johns County, and deputies located the suspect’s vehicle in a new subdivision. Upon discovering the suspect in the vehicle, deputies attempted to apprehend them as they tried…
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St. Augustine Fishing Report
By Capt. Adam Morley The following shops contributed to this week’s report: The Bait Shack in Vilano, Fishbites Trading Post, and Genung’s Fish Camp. The Bait Shack and Genung’s will be open 7am-noon Thanksgiving Day, Fishbites will be closed. Genung’s Fish Camp will also be having a BIG Small Business Saturday (11/25/23) event with great deals and entertainment in the morning by the St. Augustine Sandman. Event hours: 10am – 6pm. The old river whispers its tales, and I, a humble participant in its aquatic drama, share the recent musings from the St. Augustine and its neighboring waters. As the…
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