The World Golf Hall of Fame and Museum in St. Augustine, Florida will be closing its doors after 25 years of operation. The facility, which opened on June 15, 1998, has hosted 16 induction ceremonies and welcomed as many as 280,000 visitors per year at its peak. However, attendance has declined in recent years, with only 40,000 visitors in 2020 and around 60,000 in 2021 and 2022. This decrease in attendance has made it difficult for the facility to remain financially sustainable. As a result, some of its assets will be transferred to the new USGA headquarters in Pinehurst, North…
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Former Clay and St. Johns County coach arrested for lewd conduct with students
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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