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St. Johns County Family Organizes Golf Tournament to Honor Son Lost in Drunk Driving Tragedy
A couple in St. Johns County, Cathleen and Winslow Wheeler, are organizing a golf tournament to honor their son, Jack, who was killed in a drunk driving accident in 2019. Jack, an 18-year-old senior at Creekside High, was a passenger in a vehicle that was traveling at 101 mph in a 30 mph zone. The driver had been drinking, and the roads were wet and curvy. The Wheelers still grieve their son every day and hope to raise awareness about the dangers of drinking and driving. The couple emphasizes the pain of losing a child and the potential impact it…
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St. Johns County Greenlights $17.5M Investment in 31-Acre Park
St. Johns County has recently given its approval for the acquisition of a 31-acre parcel of land. The county plans to utilize this property to establish a boat ramp and park. The purchase of the land comes at a cost of $17.5 million. The decision to proceed with the acquisition was made by the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners. The 31-acre parcel is situated within the county and is viewed as an ideal location for the construction of a boat ramp and park facility. The boat ramp and park project aims to enhance and expand the recreational opportunities…
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Debate gets heated on funding for beach renourishment in Ponte Vedra Beach
A debate took place in St. Johns County regarding a dune restoration project in Ponte Vedra Beach. The project has a total cost of $40 million, with the state contributing $30 million and St. Johns County putting up $8.4 million. This leaves a remaining shortfall of $1.6 million, in addition to ongoing maintenance costs. The emergency management department proposed dividing the funding between two taxing districts, with homeowners on the south side of the beach paying more than those on the north side. Several residents attended the commission meeting, urging for equal contributions from all homeowners. During the meeting, Commissioner…
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