Police in St. Augustine, Florida are investigating an attempted child abduction that occurred near Nesbit and Smith Streets. The incident happened on Thursday evening when a man, described as tall and skinny, dressed in all black and wearing a black ski mask and backpack, grabbed a girl’s arm while she was walking. The girl managed to pull away and run. Anyone with information is urged to contact the St. Augustine police. CLICK TO READ SOURCE Images/Source: www.news4jax.com
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Gun Possession Conviction for Man Cleared in Fatal St. Augustine Shooting
Luis Casado has been sentenced to 60 days in jail for carrying a firearm into a prohibited place after the manslaughter charge against him was dismissed in 2022. The charge was dropped after Circuit Judge R. Lee Smith ruled that Casado acted in self-defense under Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law. The shooting occurred in May 2021 outside a bar in downtown St. Augustine, and Adam Amoia was killed. Amoia’s family and friends attended the hearing to provide impact statements, and his mother begged the judge to sentence Casado to the full extent. CLICK TO READ SOURCE Images/Source: www.news4jax.com
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St. Johns County Schools Mulling Over Price Hike for Meals Amidst Increasing Food and Labor Costs
The St. Johns County School District is proposing to increase school meal prices for students due to significant increases in food expenses and labor costs over the past two years. The proposed increases are $0.50 for breakfast, $0.45 for elementary school lunch, and $0.55 for middle and high school lunch. The school board must approve the increase before it goes into effect for the 2023-24 school year. The last time school meal prices were increased was in 2017. CLICK TO READ SOURCE Images/Source: www.news4jax.com
Green Cove Springs Woman Rescues Couple from Fiery Plane Crash in St. Johns County
A woman named Jennifer Fairbanks helped save a couple from a burning plane crash in St. Johns County, Florida. She saw the plane crash and explode on impact, but acted quickly to pull the female passenger to safety. The husband also jumped out of the plane into flames, but was saved by others who were at the scene. Fairbanks had a personal connection to the crash, as her brother died in a plane accident 21 years ago. She is praying for the couple’s recovery. CLICK TO READ SOURCE Images/Source: www.actionnewsjax.com