The World Golf Hall of Fame in St. Augustine will be closing its doors on September 1. The United States Golf Association decided to relocate the Hall of Fame to its original location in Pinehurst, North Carolina. The Hall of Fame, which was founded in Pinehurst in 1974 and moved to St. Augustine in 1998, is situated in the World Golf Village resort community. In addition to the Hall of Fame, the St. Augustine properties include an IMAX Theater, a PGA Tour Productions facility, and 36.7 acres of parking lots and other amenities. St. Johns County is now seeking input…
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Competency Motion Filed for Man Charged in Deputy Death
The attorney representing Virjilio Aguilar-Mendez, filed a motion implying that her client may lack the competency required to stand trial. The accusations relate to an incident that resulted in the tragic death of a St. Johns County deputy. The motion suggests that the defendant’s mental state should be evaluated to determine if he is capable of understanding the nature of the charges against him and if he is able to assist in his own defense. Virjilio Aguilar-Mendez was arrested and charged with resisting arrest with violence and felony murder, after a struggle between him and Sgt. Michael Kunovich caused the deputy to…
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Early Morning Semi Crash in St. Johns County Causes Traffic Backup on I-95
Two drivers sustained serious injuries in a car accident that took place early Saturday morning in St. Johns County on Interstate 95. The incident occurred within the jurisdictional boundaries of St. Johns County, Florida. More… Reference: WJXT
Electric vehicle erupts in flames, destroys Nocatee home
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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