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St. Johns County, Florida, will end its toll-booth season for beaches on September 30. Vehicle owners will not need to purchase passes to access approximately 12 miles of beach until March 1, 2024. The county will close vehicular beach access gates from 7:30 p.m. to 8 a.m. to protect nesting sea turtles. Despite the absence of tolls, drivers must still adhere to all beach vehicle safety rules. Access to the beach may be affected by weather, sand, or tides. For updated information, visitors can visit the county’s website or call a provided number. More… Read Full story: Action News Jax

A massive fire has destroyed part of the Atlantic Beach and Tennis Club in St. Augustine Beach, Florida. The club, owned by Bill Brothers for over three decades, offers tennis courts, pools, workout spaces, and a family environment to its members. The fire broke out around 1:30 a.m., with large flames and smoke visible upon the arrival of the St. Johns County Fire Rescue. The firefighters used multiple water supplies to extinguish the fire. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the St. Johns County Fire Marshal and the Florida State Fire…

The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) unanimously approved a public-private partnership with SJC Cultural Events, Inc. (SJCCE) on September 19, 2023. Starting October 1, SJCCE will manage and operate the St. Augustine Amphitheatre and Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, while the County retains ownership and leasehold interests. SJCCE, a nonprofit organization, will handle event management, promotion, facility expense oversight, and maintenance. The partnership aims to improve cost efficiency, enhance community benefits, and provide exceptional service to residents and visitors. The St. Augustine Amphitheatre and Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, recognized for their cultural impact, hosted a combined total of…

A&E’s primetime show, “Interrogation Raw,” will feature a high-profile murder case from St. Augustine, Florida, in its season two premiere on September 21. The episode, titled “The Missing Priest,” will focus on the 2017 kidnapping and murder of Father Rene Robert, who was killed by a man he was trying to help. The episode will include footage from the multi-state manhunt for the suspect, Steven Murray, and his subsequent police interrogation. It will also feature commentary from the detectives involved in the case. Father Robert had previously stated in a 1995 declaration of life that if he was ever murdered,…