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A former coach and teacher at Oakleaf High School in Clay County, Benjamin Davis White, has been arrested and is facing allegations of inappropriate conduct involving multiple students. White, 40 years old, was taken into custody on August 17 in Clay County on a felony charge of lewd and lascivious behavior with a juvenile aged 12 to 15. He was subsequently released on $100,000 bond, with conditions prohibiting contact with minors. White served as the defensive coordinator for the Oakleaf football team and was also the head coach for the girls’ weightlifting team. However, his tenure at Oakleaf was cut…

Tickets for Papercutt, a popular 80s hair metal tribute band, will go on sale this Friday, August 25 at 10am. The band will be performing in St. Augustine, FL, and is known as North Florida’s premier 80s hair metal tribute band. Fans of the genre will have the opportunity to relive the nostalgic era with Papercutt’s energetic and authentic performances. Papercutt, with their dynamic stage presence and impressive musical talent, has gained a strong following in the area. The band pays homage to iconic hair metal bands of the 80s, recreating their vibrant sound and style. From the soaring guitar…

Joseph Cook, a resident of St. Augustine, spends his free time searching for treasure on the beaches of St. Augustine using a metal detector. Despite having been metal detecting for 25 years, Cook does not search for profit but rather as a way to do good things. Recently, Cook found a diamond ring on the beach worth $40,000 and was able to return it to its rightful owner. The couple, who had lost the ring while on vacation from Canada, had approached Cook about it a month prior. Although Cook couldn’t find the ring that day, he continued to keep…

Shanna Gardner-Fernandez, the ex-wife of Jared Bridegan, has been charged with his murder in February 2022, according to State Attorney Melissa Nelson. Gardner-Fernandez is facing charges of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, solicitation to commit murder, and child abuse. She was arrested by ATF agents in West Richland, Washington, and will be extradited to Duval County. The State Attorney’s Office intends to seek the death penalty against Gardner-Fernandez. Bridegan, a software engineer and father of four, was shot multiple times after encountering a deliberately placed tire on Sanctuary Boulevard in Jacksonville Beach. His young daughter was also in the…