A sixty-year-old man in St. Johns County, Florida has been found guilty of five felonies, including human trafficking and traveling to meet a minor. The defendant, Janos Maier, was communicating with an undercover FBI agent who was posing as a 14-year-old girl on an internet site. During their conversation, Maier repeatedly expressed his desire to pick her up and engage in sexual activity. Law enforcement officials from St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office arrested Maier when he arrived at the meet-up location. Maier has received a life sentence for the human trafficking charge, along with attempted lewd and lascivious battery, unlawful…
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Two locals hailed for heroic deeds after saving lives in multiple car collision
Two men, Gabriel Caez and Kyle Atwater, recently received a certificate of commendation from St. Johns County Fire Rescue Chief Scott Bullard for their heroic actions in rescuing people involved in a multi-vehicle accident on International Golf Parkway. The incident happened on April 21 when both men found the accident and didn’t hesitate to help. They quickly assisted in rescuing people trapped in the overturned vehicle and helped save precious time for medical care. Both men demonstrated selfless courage and quick thinking, according to Bullard. CLICK TO READ SOURCE Images/Source: Action News Jax
OVERBOARD? Commissioner proposes banning floating structures in the inlet
The St. Johns County Commissioners discussed an ordinance on Tuesday that would ban floating structures after several residents complained about a floating structure in the Matanzas Inlet owned by Hurricane Watersports. The owner, Jeffrey Thomas, rents out water trampolines, platforms, kayaks, and paddle boards, but county commissioner Henry Dean said that resident complaints referred to it as an eyesore, and said parties on the structure are disrupting people’s enjoyment of the inlet. Thomas said he doesn’t sell alcohol and had one live music festival on the structure, which brings the community together. The ordinance will have a second reading in…
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St. Augustine’s Liquors to be Highlighted at Disney Springs Event “Flavors of Florida”
Local liquors from St. Augustine will be featured in a culinary event called “Flavors of Florida” at Disney Springs starting from July 1 through August 13. Two local liquor brands – Florida cane vodka and St. Augustine gin – will be used in cocktails served at various locations within Disney Springs. The event will also feature local Florida fruits like navel oranges, Minneola tangelos, Plant City strawberries, and Indian River grapefruit. For more details, visit the Disney Parks Blog. CLICK TO READ SOURCE Images/Source: Action News Jax