The St. Johns County GOP Chairman, Blake Paterson, faced criticism from political leaders and activists following a tumultuous meeting on June 1st. The meeting resulted in a 911 call and subsequent charges being pressed by the party’s vice-chair. Paterson sent an email to members stating that the party lost their venue at the First Coast Technical College as a direct result of the events during the meeting. According to a 911 call obtained by Florida’s Voice, Paterson reported a disruptive verbal and potentially physical altercation involving five to six people. Paterson referred to “members not following the rules” and a…
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Teen stabbed, now paralyzed, remains hopeful she’ll soon walk again
Madison Schemitz, who was stabbed multiple times outside a restaurant in Ponte Vedra Beach last month, held a news conference to provide an update on her recovery. Schemitz revealed that the attack has left her paralyzed from the chest down. Despite the life-altering incident, she expressed her belief that everything happens for a reason and her determination to look forward and make a difference in the world. Schemitz plans to establish a chapter of the One Love Foundation at her high school. This national non-profit organization aims to combat relationship abuse by equipping young people with the necessary tools to…
Continue ReadingTexas Roadhouse Under Construction at St. Augustine Outlets
A permit was issued by St. Johns County on June 5 for the construction of a Texas Roadhouse restaurant at 410 Outlet Mall Blvd. in St. Augustine. The contracting company, Buffalo Construction Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, will oversee the building project, which is estimated to cost $905,942. The restaurant, spanning almost 8,000 square feet, is expected to accommodate 322 seats and will be located on a 2.06-acre outparcel at Outlet Mall Boulevard and Outlet Centre Drive within the St. Augustine Outlets complex. The establishment will offer full-service dining with 290 seats indoors and an additional 32 seats on the…
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St. Johns County to Host Forum on Woodlawn Road Improvement Project
St. Johns County will be hosting an open house to discuss the planned improvement project for Woodlawn Road. The meeting will be held on Monday, July 10 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Heritage Park Amenity Center, located at 225 Hefferon Drive in St. Augustine. The project aims to enhance the road by implementing uniform lane widths, paved shoulders, and sidewalks on both sides of Woodlawn Road. This initiative will significantly improve the road’s infrastructure and enhance safety for pedestrians and drivers alike. Representatives from the St. Johns County Public Works staff will be present at the open house…
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