The St. Augustine Amphitheatre will be hosting Lynyrd Skynyrd on Friday, October 6, accompanied by special guest The Curt Towne Band. Tickets for the event will go on sale on Friday, July 21, through Ticketmaster.com and the venue Box Office. The doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and the show will commence at 7:00 p.m. Lynyrd Skynyrd, a band originating from Jacksonville, Florida in 1973, is approaching their 50th anniversary since the release of their debut album, Pronounced ‘Lĕh-’nérd ‘Skin-’nérd. Known for their critical acclaim, the band continues to connect with fans of all ages. Their primary focus remains on…
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Outdoor Pickleball Center to Open at Brown Family YMCA in Ponte Vedra Beach
The Brown Family YMCA’s Outdoor Pickleball Center in St. Johns County is set to have its grand opening on Tuesday, according to a post on the First Coast YMCA’s Instagram page. The courts will be available for open play on various dates and times throughout the month of July, with no reservations required. Beginner/intro classes will also be offered on specific days, led by a Pickleball Pro. Courts 1 and 2 will be designated for beginners/instruction, while Courts 3-5 will be for open play. Players are reminded to bring their own paddles, balls, and court-appropriate shoes. The Brown Family YMCA…
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Open House Announced for Kings Estate Road Corridor Improvement Project
An open house is set to be held in St. Johns County to discuss the planned improvement project for the Kings Estate Road Corridor. The event will take place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 20, at the Lighthouse Church of God located at 1230 Kings Estate Road in St. Augustine. The proposed improvements will cover the entire corridor, from State Road 207 to Old Moultrie Road. The project has been divided into five phases due to its length and expected costs. The first phase will start at State Road 207, include Hilltop Road, and extend to St.…
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St. Augustine Doctor Faces Trial for Sex-for-Pills
Jury selection began on Friday in the federal case against a St. Augustine doctor, Scott Hollington, who is accused of trading sex for drugs. Hollington is facing 20 criminal counts, including conspiracy, unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, and obstruction of justice. The prosecution alleges that Hollington exploited drug addicts by offering them drugs in exchange for sexual favors. Undercover FBI agents, posing as patients, along with five actual patients, are expected to testify against Hollington. The defense argues that the doctor’s sexual interactions with patients are irrelevant, as he was prescribing medically necessary prescriptions to patients dealing with addiction.…
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