Tragic incident in St. Johns County – Infant found drowned in bathtub

Last month, a tragic incident occurred where an 11-month-old baby drowned in a bathtub being bathed by their mother along with their 3-year-old sibling. The mother was tending to the older child when the baby made her way back into the bathtub. The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) reported that there had been a previous DCF investigation at the home within the last year, triggering a review by a DCF Critical Incident Rapid Response team. The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an active investigation, and no report is yet available. CLICK TO READ SOURCE Images/Source: www.news4jax.com

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Community First Credit Union Makes Major Land Acquisition in St. Johns County

Community First Credit Union has acquired a new site in the northwestern area for its 22nd branch. The credit union revealed that they paid $2.3 million for a 1.23-acre space in the Mill Creek retail development to construct a new free-standing branch, which is part of their Branch Transformation Project that aims to improve member service. It will be their second location in Saint Johns County, with construction set to begin this year and open to members in 2024. The 3,000-square-foot branch will feature a full-service drive-thru, two ATMs, and digital technologies. CLICK TO READ SOURCE Images/Source: www.jaxdailyrecord.com

Mumford & Sons and Black Keys to Co-Headline at St. Augustine’s Sing Out Loud Festival

Two popular bands, Mumford & Sons and the Black Keys, are set to headline the Sing Out Loud music festival in September at Francis Field in St. Augustine. Tickets are available for purchase starting May 12th and range from $295 to $760. Other events in the festival include free local showcases, a Porch Fest, and a songwriters festival. The festival is produced by St. Johns County Cultural Events and includes live performances at various venues throughout St. Johns County. CLICK TO READ SOURCE Images/Source: www.jacksonville.com

Former St. Augustine Record Building Located at Intersection of State Routes 312 and 207

A building in Saint Augustine at the intersection of two state routes was once occupied by The St. Augustine Record. CLICK TO READ SOURCE Images/Source: www.jaxdailyrecord.com