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A father and his two sons from South Florida were hospitalized after a drowning incident occurred at a hotel pool in St. Augustine. The incident took place at the Rodeway Inn on N. Ponce de Leon Boulevard, and the St. Augustine Police are currently investigating the matter. It has been reported that none of the individuals involved knew how to swim. The elementary-age children were airlifted to Wolfson Children’s Hospital in Jacksonville, while the 58-year-old father was taken to Ascension St. Vincent’s hospital. As of now, there are no further details available on the incident, no fatalities have been reported…

A narcotics bust took place on Chapin Street in St. Augustine, according to Action News Jax. The news outlet spoke with an anonymous neighbor who mentioned the regular presence of suspicious activity on that road. The neighbor stated that they were awakened around 5 am by police announcements over the intercom. Photos sent by viewers to Action News Jax showed several individuals on the ground, appearing to be detained by the police. The St. Augustine Police Department’s narcotics unit executed search warrants at 101 and 103 Chapin St. The search resulted in 13 arrests, with the individuals being taken to…

St. Johns County residents who have been dealing with flooding caused by storms may now have the opportunity to receive assistance. The county is organizing homeowner outreach meetings to inform locals about potential grant money available to help prevent or repair damage to their homes. Through the “Flood Mitigation Assistance” (FMA) program, residents could potentially obtain thousands of dollars from FEMA to elevate or rebuild their homes in order to minimize future storm impacts. To qualify for the program, homeowners must have National Flood Plan Insurance and own the home. Residents, like Chris, who has lived near A1A for over…

Two young men from St. Johns County have been indicted in connection with the shooting death of a man in downtown Jacksonville in May. 19-year-old Ryan Nichols has been charged with first-degree murder, while 18-year-old Daniel DeGuardia has been charged with accessory after the fact. Earlier this month, 21-year-old Holden Dodson pleaded guilty to accessory after the fact. All three men are implicated in the death of Gary Jackson, who was found shot behind a dumpster on West Ashley Street on May 2. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office discovered multiple shell casings and an extended magazine with rounds next to the…