The City of St. Augustine is offering free park and ride shuttle service every Saturday from March 11 to April 8 for their festival season. The shuttle services are available from three parking locations outside of the downtown area, with the drop-off/pick-up location being the Visitor Information Center. The notable times for the park and ride shuttle service are April 1 from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and April 8 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. for the Easter Parade. For questions, contact the Mobility office. CLICK TO READ SOURCE Images/Source: www.actionnewsjax.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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Ponte Vedra Beach Postal Carrier Pleads Guilty to Stealing Mail
A contract postal carrier in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, named Kori Ann Moreno has pleaded guilty to stealing mail containing cash or gift cards and throwing away the cards. The theft was reported by multiple complaints in July 2022, and Moreno was caught by USPS-OIG agents opening a greeting card containing $40. During an interview, Moreno admitted to stealing two to three letters a day since December 2021, but was unsure how much money she had obtained. She faces up to five years in prison and restitution to the victims. The case was investigated by the USPS-OIG and is being…
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“Iconic ‘Blue House’ in Vilano Beach Up for Sale at $1.2 Million”
The famous “Blue House” in Vilano Beach, Florida, which was damaged by hurricanes, is now up for sale after repairs were made. The asking price is almost $1.2 million, and it will have to be a cash-only purchase. Despite being poked fun at on social media, the realtor is receiving five to six calls a day about the property. The stretch of Vilano Beach is slated to be renourished by the Army Corps of Engineers, and the new owners would benefit from the construction of a seawall, which would require a state permit. CLICK TO READ SOURCE Images/Source: www.news4jax.com
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