The St. Augustine Music Festival (SAMF) is set to have its 17th free annual concerts during the last two weeks of June at the Cathedral Basilica. The festival has six concerts, plus a seventh performance known as the Juneteenth Recognition which will take place on June 19th, featuring the Ritz Chamber Players and Ann Marie McPhail. SAMF’s 2023 program will begin on June 23rd, with an introduction to the Mastriani Piano by Yukino Miyake, followed by other performances such as the “First of three B” composer’s night featuring Johann Sebastian Bach and the “Second of three B” composer’s night with…
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Panic Erupts as Child Brandishes Realistic Airsoft Gun at St. Augustine Beach Pier
A child caused panic at the St. Augustine Beach Pier when they flashed an Airsoft gun, which was mistaken for a real gun by others, causing chaos and people running towards one another. Witnesses reported hearing screams and seeing kids fall as they fled. The incident left many on edge, with some families hiding, even after learning the gun wasn’t real. Police are asking anyone with information or video footage to come forward. CLICK TO READ SOURCE Images/Source: WJXT
St. Augustine’s Locklan Hewlett Commits to Wake Forest
Locklan Hewlett, a rising junior and quarterback for St. Augustine High School, has declared his commitment to Wake Forest University for college football. He completed 131 throws for over 2 thousand yards in the 2022 season, with a 58 percent success rate, and gained 23 touchdowns. Hewlett is categorized as a three-star athlete and one of the top 40 prospective quarterbacks for the 2025 class. Following suit, fellow quarterback Riley Trujillo, currently a senior at Bartram Trail High School, also committed to UCF. The region has produced a long list of talented high school quarterbacks, such as those committed to…
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Florida Senator to Address Hurricane Preparedness in St. Augustine
Florida Senator Rick Scott will be discussing hurricane preparedness with state and local leaders on Friday at 3:30 p.m. at the Market 8 Hotel & Marina in St. Augustine. Scott will be emphasizing the importance of creating a disaster supply kit, investing in flood insurance, and recording a video walkthrough of belongings in the home. Last year, the area experienced frequent hurricanes and tropical storms that resulted in flooding and damage to homes. Emergency personnel and law enforcement will also be present at the event to discuss hurricane preparedness. CLICK TO READ SOURCE Images/Source: Action News Jax