A St. Johns County home, known as the “blue house,” located in Vilano Beach will remain standing on stilts for a little longer due to the presence of a sea turtle nest. In May, the house was deemed unsafe by St. Johns County and scheduled for demolition. However, in June, a sea turtle nest was discovered beneath the property, leading to a temporary halt in the demolition process. County environmental officials extended the hold until it was ensured that the hatchlings had left the nest. Once given approval, the house will be torn down. Despite the impending demolition, the owner…
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Tragic Head On Crash In St. Johns Claims Life of 16-Year-Old Driver
A 16-year-old resident of St. Augustine tragically lost their life in a head-on collision that occurred on A1A at South Ponte Vedra and Beach Side Drive, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). The incident took place on Thursday around 4 p.m. A pickup truck traveling southbound was struck by the teenager’s northbound vehicle after it crossed the center line. Both the driver and a passenger, a 53-year-old man and woman from Jacksonville, sustained serious injuries in the crash. It is worth noting that all individuals involved in the accident were wearing seatbelts at the time. More… Reference: WJXT
Tragic Incident Claims Lives of Father and Son at Local Motel Pool
A tragic incident occurred in St. Augustine, resulting in the death of a 58-year-old father and one of his 10-year-old twins, according to St. Augustine Police. The identities of the individuals have not been released, and the police department is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. More… Reference: Action News Jax
ALIVE: Missing Boater off St. Augustine Coast Found
A 25-year-old boater named Charles Gregory, who had been reported missing, has been found and rescued by the United States Coast Guard off the coast of St. Augustine. The Coast Guard had been conducting a search for Gregory after he was last seen leaving the Lighthouse boat ramp on a 12-foot Jon boat. He was discovered approximately 12 miles away from the St. Augustine Shore and was subsequently brought back to shore at the Vilano Beach Pier. Additional information about the incident is currently being gathered, and updates will be provided as they become available. More… Reference: WJXT