The St. Johns County Clerk of Courts and County Comptroller will be hosting a Passport Saturday event on August 12. The purpose of the event is to make it more convenient for residents to apply for a passport. No appointment is needed to participate. It is important to note that anyone, regardless of age, who plans to travel internationally must have a passport. When applying for a passport, every applicant must personally appear. For children 15 years old or younger, both parents or legal guardians must be present. For 16- or 17-year-olds, it is only necessary for one parent or…
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Search Warrant in St. Augustine Yields 13 Arrests in Narcotics Bust
A narcotics bust took place on Chapin Street in St. Augustine, according to Action News Jax. The news outlet spoke with an anonymous neighbor who mentioned the regular presence of suspicious activity on that road. The neighbor stated that they were awakened around 5 am by police announcements over the intercom. Photos sent by viewers to Action News Jax showed several individuals on the ground, appearing to be detained by the police. The St. Augustine Police Department’s narcotics unit executed search warrants at 101 and 103 Chapin St. The search resulted in 13 arrests, with the individuals being taken to…
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Mysterious Influx of Ball Pythons Strikes St. Johns Neighborhood
Multiple residents in a St. Augustine neighborhood, Prairie Lakes, have reported finding 22 ball pythons in the area during July. Local resident Vincent Myers stated that the snakes have been found in various locations, including on the main road, under a car’s hood, and even crossing the road at night after rain. Myers has managed to capture most of the snakes using a makeshift snake-catching tool made from an old paint roller and a grade stick. Once caught, the snakes are handed over to Sky Bennett, a representative from Jacksonville’s Herpetology Society, who takes them to a veterinarian for a…
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St. Johns County residents in flood-prone areas eligible for federal grant money to elevate homes
St. Johns County residents who have been dealing with flooding caused by storms may now have the opportunity to receive assistance. The county is organizing homeowner outreach meetings to inform locals about potential grant money available to help prevent or repair damage to their homes. Through the “Flood Mitigation Assistance” (FMA) program, residents could potentially obtain thousands of dollars from FEMA to elevate or rebuild their homes in order to minimize future storm impacts. To qualify for the program, homeowners must have National Flood Plan Insurance and own the home. Residents, like Chris, who has lived near A1A for over…
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