St. Johns County Proceeds with Public Engagement for the Summer Haven River Study and Summerhouse Study

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Florida, August 8, 2023 – St. Johns County has released two new draft reports on the Summer Haven River Study website as a part of the public engagement process to address the impacts storms have had on the flow of the Summer Haven River and, in a separate report, the critical erosion at Summerhouse. The reports are available for download and public comment at https://bit.ly/SHRstudyPublicComments. St. Johns County is planning future public engagement meetings. Please check the St. Johns County Coastal Projects Summer Haven River Study page for project updates.The draft reports are from INTERA-GEC, whom the…

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Florida Law Enforcement Issues Alert for Missing St. Augustine Man

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has issued a missing persons report for Orgious Harris, a 41-year-old man from St. Augustine. Harris went missing on August 1, 2022, and has not been seen in over a year. Harris is described as 5-foot-8 and weighing 200 pounds. At the time of his disappearance, he was reported to be wearing a black tank top and khaki pants. Anyone with information regarding Harris’ whereabouts is urged to contact the FDLE or the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office at 904-824-8304. More… Reference: Action News Jax

Tragic Incident Claims Lives of Father and Son at Local Motel Pool

A tragic incident occurred in St. Augustine, resulting in the death of a 58-year-old father and one of his 10-year-old twins, according to St. Augustine Police. The identities of the individuals have not been released, and the police department is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. More… Reference: Action News Jax

St. Augustine Amphitheatre to Host The Head And The Heart, Featuring Amanda Shires, on October 18

The St. Augustine Amphitheatre is excited to announce that the popular band, The Head And The Heart, will be performing on Wednesday, October 18. The show will also feature Amanda Shires as a special guest. Tickets will go on sale starting Friday, July 28 at 10 am through Ticketmaster.com or at the venue’s Box Office. The Head And The Heart are embarking on a headlining tour across North America this fall, and The St. Augustine Amphitheatre is included in their lineup. The band recently released a fan-sourced music video for their song “Rivers And Roads,” which has achieved remarkable success…

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