Teenagers in St. Johns County are gaining valuable financial knowledge and skills through an educational program called “Camp CEO.” Organized by First Florida Credit Union, the camp aims to promote financial literacy among young adults. This week-long program provides teens with opportunities to learn about budgeting, credit management, and other important financial topics. Camp CEO offers a unique learning experience where teens actively participate in interactive activities, discussions, and workshops conducted by financial professionals. Throughout the camp, participants explore various aspects of personal finance, such as budgeting, goal setting, and making informed financial decisions. By engaging in these activities, the…
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New Free Bus Service Set to Launch with First Ride in Downtown St. Augustine
A new free bus service called the STAR Circulator is set to launch in downtown St. Augustine on Tuesday, July 11. The bus will provide a circular route around downtown, starting at the Visitor Information Center (VIC) near the clocktower on S. Castillo Drive. It will then travel to Avenida Menendez, making its first stop in front of 14 Avenida Menendez, followed by a second stop on Cathedral Place between St. George and Cordova Streets. The bus will continue north on Cordova Street until it returns to the VIC. The goal of the new service is to improve connectivity, reduce…
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FHP: Pedestrian Fatality on I-95 in St. Johns County
Authorities are currently conducting an investigation to determine the identity of an individual who tragically lost their life on Monday morning. The incident occurred on Interstate 95, specifically near State Road 16, within St. Johns County. More… Reference: Action News Jax
Family Mourns Heroic Father After he Tried to Save His 12yo From Drowning on Micklers Beach
The Telugu Association of Jacksonville Area (TAJA) is providing assistance to a family in Ponte Vedra Beach after a man and his son were caught in a rip current at Micklers Beach on Saturday. According to witnesses, the 44-year-old father, Rajesh Potti, attempted to rescue his 12-year-old son from drowning. Both individuals were transported to the hospital in critical condition, but sadly, the father did not survive. TAJA reports that while the son has been discharged from the hospital and is recovering at home, the family is struggling to cope with the loss of Potti. TAJA members received a call…
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