A St. Johns County woman, Shuronda Lanae Thomas, has been arrested by the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office and is facing multiple fraud charges. Thomas is accused of exploiting an 85-year-old man by taking $70,000 from him while working as his caregiver. The family of the elderly man expressed their devastation over the situation, with his son, Eric Kenney, stating that his father, who is battling throat cancer, had placed trust in Thomas that had now been broken. Kenney had hired Thomas in April 2022, after she had been referred to him by a nearby rehab center where his father…
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United Way of St. Johns County Announces Awards Funding Food, Shelter
The United Way of St. Johns County has announced that St. Johns County has been awarded $28,632 in federal funds through Phase 40 of the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program. The funds will be used to support emergency food and shelter programs in the local service area. A local board, composed of county, city, and human services agencies, as well as the United Way of St. Johns County, will be responsible for determining how the funds will be distributed. Organizations in the local area, whether nonprofit or government, are eligible to apply for the funds. To qualify, organizations…
Continue ReadingTeen Arrested After High-Speed Chase on I-95 with Troopers
Florida Highway Patrol has announced the arrest of a suspect involved in a high-speed chase in Duval County after stealing a sedan from Flagler County. The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office notified FHP about the stolen vehicle traveling northbound on I-95. The car was last sighted at mile marker 306 at 9:14 a.m. on Monday. Troopers located the stolen car near I-95 and Old St. Augustine Road and initiated a chase. The suspect eventually crashed the car into a U-Haul truck on I-95 northbound near Bowden Road. Following a brief foot chase, the 18-year-old suspect was apprehended. The identity of…
Continue ReadingCat Empire Set to Perform at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall in October
Australian band The Cat Empire has been announced as the headlining act for a concert at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall in October. The popular band, known for their fusion of jazz, funk, and Latin music, is set to bring their vibrant energy and infectious sound to St. Johns County. The Cat Empire, formed in Melbourne in 1999, has gained a loyal fan base worldwide with their unique blend of musical genres. Known for their high-energy live performances, the band has built a reputation for delivering dynamic and captivating shows. The upcoming concert at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall presents…
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