Staff Sgt. Seth Plant’s Family Turns Grief into Gratitude One Year after Tragic Loss

Staff Sgt. Seth Plant, who was 30 years old, served in the Army for 12 years, including deployment to Afghanistan. His family is grieving his loss but finding solace in memories of Seth, friends, faith, and how he lived his life. Seth is remembered to have a passion for serving and enjoying the outdoors, which his family is looking to continue through a non-profit. His family received support from other Gold Star families, and they are proud that Seth left a mark on others through his service. CLICK TO READ SOURCE Images/Source: www.news4jax.com

St. Augustine restaurant to showcase culinary experts for fire and ice event.

A culinary event called Masters of Fire & Ice will take place in St. Augustine for two days at Asadolife, featuring an ensemble cast of the best pitmasters, chefs, and bartenders. May 12-13, Asado-style lamb and pig roasts will be presented each night, and the event will support charity organizations dedicated to ending hunger and promoting self-sufficiency. The tickets include three courses prepared by featured chefs, three signature cocktails from bartenders, and more. The featured pitmasters, chefs, and bartenders are from various places across the country, and the event will feature a wood-burning Argentinian grill. CLICK TO READ SOURCE Images/Source:…

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Parents Speak Out on Alleged Bullying in St. Johns County Schools

An article was published at 7:00 PM on May 9, 2023, and updated at 7:11 PM on the same day. It is unclear what the topic of the article is as no specific mentions of location or news outlets are given. CLICK TO READ SOURCE Images/Source: www.news4jax.com

St. Johns County School Board Urged to Approve Teacher Pay Increase by Mediator-Backed Superintendent

The superintendent of St. Johns County has recommended a pay raise for teachers that was backed by a mediator to settle a dispute with the teachers union. Negotiations stalled last year when the union rejected the district’s proposed pay raise. The district’s attorney disagreed with some of the logic used by the mediator, but the superintendent recommended that the board approve the raises. The proposed increase in salary would see the starting teacher salary rise to $48,642 and effective and highly effective teachers increase by $1,522 and $2,029, respectively. The proposal is in response to Florida’s low per-student spending and…

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