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…
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Duval and St. Johns Face Boil Water Notice After Water Main Break
A water main break in the St. Johns County is causing water access issues for customers, according to JEA. The affected area includes the Philips Highway corridor south to the Nocatee communities. JEA crews are working on repairing the main as quickly and safely as possible. This water main break has also impacted Atlantic Coast High School. The school’s principal, Dr. Michael George, sent a letter to parents notifying them that the water has been cut off on campus due to the break. The surrounding communities are also experiencing water outages. The school is coordinating with district leadership and JEA…
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St. Augustine Commissioners Move Forward with Nightlife Ordinance
St. Augustine city officials recently held a special city commission meeting to discuss potential changes to the operations of local bars and restaurants in the area. During the meeting, officials unanimously voted to have a first reading on an ordinance that could impose new requirements on these establishments. If the ordinance is approved, it would mandate that bars and restaurants apply for a permit in order to sell alcohol past midnight. Additionally, these businesses would also need to have security cameras or a security guard on the premises. On weekends, amplified noise such as live music would be required to…
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Papercutt to Celebrate 20th Anniversary with Benefit Concert for The United Way
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…
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