A woman from St. Johns County, Florida, claims she has overpaid hundreds of dollars in sales tax on Amazon orders due to the company charging her the higher Duval County rate. Marianne Hatcher, who lives in the unincorporated Julington Creek area, discovered the discrepancy after noticing her orders cost less when shipped to her daughter in Orlando. She found that Amazon had been charging her the 7.5% Duval County tax rate instead of the 6.5% St. Johns County rate for about a decade. Hatcher managed to correct the issue by manually changing her delivery address city from “Jacksonville” to “St.…
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St. Augustine Fishing Report
By Capt. Adam Morley Ahoy fellow anglers, As we navigate through the challenges brought on by the wind conditions, I’m excited to share some of the recent fishing updates trickling in from St. Augustine and the surrounding waters. Despite the obstacles, some anglers managed to secure noteworthy catches, providing us with valuable insights into the local fishing scene. Michael Wiley’s recent success in the midst of the gusty winds serves as a testament to the tenacity of the redfish. Using a Fishbites dirty boxer under a popping cork and the Fishbites butt kicker on a spinner bait, he conquered the…
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26-year-old woman facing DUI manslaughter trial arrested for resisting arrest in Clay County
A Jacksonville woman, Kelsey Herrin, was arrested for DUI manslaughter following a fatal crash in St. Johns County earlier this year. Herrin, who was driving a Dodge Ram truck, crashed into two cars, resulting in the death of a Ford Focus driver. During the investigation, deputies noted Herrin’s slurred speech and alcohol smell. She admitted to consuming three or four drinks, including mimosas. A blood test showed a .198 BAC and the presence of active cocaine. After being released on pretrial for the DUI case, Herrin was rearrested for violating release conditions following an incident in Clay County where she…
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St. Johns County Fire Rescue seeks fresh recruits
St. Johns County Fire Rescue (SJCFR) is seeking to hire firefighters who are also certified EMTs or Paramedics. The department is one of the fastest-growing in the state and offers state-of-the-art equipment and ongoing training programs. The recruitment was announced via a Facebook post by SJCFR. More… Read Full story: Action News Jax