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The Veterans Council of St. Johns County, in partnership with the Military Officers Association of America, Ancient City Chapter, will host a Veterans Day event on November 11 at the Anastasia Baptist Church in St. Augustine, Florida. The event, which begins at 9:00 a.m., will include the opportunity to explore the Traveling Vietnam and War on Terror Walls, and over 40 display tables from local non-profits and military groups. The main event, a Veterans Day Ceremony, will start at 11:00 a.m., featuring a keynote speech by BG William Temple, Deputy Commanding General FLANG. The St. Augustine High School Chorale will…

Dr. John Rossi has transformed his 17-acre property near Hastings into the St. Johns Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve, which opened on October 1. Over 17 years, Rossi collected and planted palms from around the world, resulting in nearly 400 different types of palm tree on the site, the largest collection north of the Harry P. Leu Gardens in Orlando. The park also features plants from different geographic regions, cactuses, and flowers, including some rare species. The park is a 501(c)(3) organization and was developed over three years with the help of volunteers. It includes signs, pathways, picnic areas, parking,…

FEMA’s beach fortification work on hurricane-damaged areas will temporarily restrict access to certain waterways in St. Johns County. More… Read Full story: Action News Jax

A U-Haul truck crashed into a guardrail on Interstate 95 in St. Johns County, Florida, after the driver fell asleep at the wheel. The accident, which occurred on Thursday at 12:47 p.m., caused significant damage to the guardrail and a fuel spill, leading to a temporary closure of all lanes north of State Road 16. Both the driver and passenger, who were wearing seatbelts, were unharmed. The lanes have since been reopened. More… Read Full story: Action News Jax