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Clay County opens early voting locations, joining dozens of counties across Florida
Read full article: Clay County opens early voting locations, joining dozens of counties across FloridaClay County voters will have the chance to begin casting their ballots early in-person starting Tuesday, as the county opens its early voting sites, joining dozens across the state, including Duval and St. Johns counties.
Clay County gives updates on sandbags, debris pickup & more ahead of Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Clay County gives updates on sandbags, debris pickup & more ahead of Hurricane MiltonClay County officials urge residents to prepare as soon as possible as flooding is a major concern for Hurricane Milton.
Flood watches and warnings, high winds, and heavy rain continue as the weekend approaches
Read full article: Flood watches and warnings, high winds, and heavy rain continue as the weekend approachesA Flood Warning has been issued for Duval and Nassau counties until 3:45 p.m. as more rain moves in from the Atlantic Ocean adding to the already saturated soil.
2024 Voter's Guide: Florida House District 20
Read full article: 2024 Voter's Guide: Florida House District 20There is no incumbent on the ballot this year in Florida House District 20, which covers Putnam County and parts of Clay, St. Johns, and Marion counties. Republican Bobby Payne canโt seek re-election, due to term limits.
Forever Vets takes us behind the scenes to explore Furever Vets Central Emergency Urgent Care & Pet Resort
Read full article: Forever Vets takes us behind the scenes to explore Furever Vets Central Emergency Urgent Care & Pet ResortForever Vets Animal Hospitals in Florida are full-service veterinary facilities completely dedicated to the well-being of both you and your pet. We are proud to serve the Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, St. Augustine, St. Johns, Nocatee, and Orlando markets to provide a mixture of exceptional customer service and top-notch pet hospital care.
St. Johns River State College softball team barrels into national championship game
Read full article: St. Johns River State College softball team barrels into national championship gameThe dream ride of the St. Johns River State College softball team continues, and itโs taken the Vikings all the way to the NJCAA Division II national championship game.
St. Johns Country Day baseball team walks it off for 1st state championship
Read full article: St. Johns Country Day baseball team walks it off for 1st state championshipSt. Johns Country Day completed its baseball mission in unforgettable fashion โ a walk-off win for the first state championship in program history.
St. Johns Country Day headed to baseball title game after another wild, walk-off win
Read full article: St. Johns Country Day headed to baseball title game after another wild, walk-off winFor the second consecutive game, James Gilson delivered the walk-off winner, this one a two-run, two-out double over the centerfielderโs head to give the Spartans dramatic 5-4 win over Northside Christian in the Class 2A state semifinals in Fort Myers on Monday morning.
News4JAX girls soccer Super 6: Ponte Vedra, Bartram lead teams into 2024
Read full article: News4JAX girls soccer Super 6: Ponte Vedra, Bartram lead teams into 2024The News4JAX Super 6 girls soccer rankings will be published every Thursday during the regular season โ except during Christmas week. Records are through Dec. 20 games.
Cummer Museum offers free Wednesday admission to active military, veterans for the rest of the year
Read full article: Cummer Museum offers free Wednesday admission to active military, veterans for the rest of the yearAdmission to the Cummer Museum will be free to active military and veterans every Wednesday throughout the rest of the year.
Dante's Place and Rosalia's Italian offers a complete experience
Read full article: Dante's Place and Rosalia's Italian offers a complete experienceLocated on Old St. Augustine Rd. in St. Johns, Rosalia's Italian and Dante's Place are 2 businesses connected by one couple offering up a complete experience for families and those looking for a lounge vibe.
Florida has handed out grades for every school and school district. Hereโs how our 11 area districts fared
Read full article: Florida has handed out grades for every school and school district. Hereโs how our 11 area districts faredThe Florida Department of Education (FDOE) on Monday released school grades for the 2022-23 school year.
St. Johns County woman says she was overcharged sales tax on Amazon orders for years. Hereโs why
Read full article: St. Johns County woman says she was overcharged sales tax on Amazon orders for years. Hereโs whyA St. Johns County woman said sheโs overpaid hundreds of dollars in sales tax on Amazon orders because the company is charging the wrong rate.
Kicking off the holiday season at St. Johns Town Center!
Read full article: Kicking off the holiday season at St. Johns Town Center!St. Johns Holiday Spectacular is one of the largest holiday events in the greater Jacksonville area providing a full day of family activities officially welcoming in the holiday season.
Storm Chances ramp up South
Read full article: Storm Chances ramp up SouthHappy Saturday! Lows this morning will be muggy, in the upper 60s and 70s region wide.Highs will in the low to mid 80s area wide. Rain and storm chances are possible early across St. Johns, Clay and Putnam Counties then turning widespread in our southern counties into the afternoon near the coast and inland. Most of us staying dry. Breezy conditions continue with a NE wind between 10-20 gusting up to 30 mph causing a high rip current risk across our local beaches.SUNDAY: Overnight lows will be muggy around the mid-70s. Early morning isolated storms are possible in St. Johns County then conditions drying out for most locations with isolated (20%) storm chances across our southern counties. Highs in the low to mid 80s region wide.Rest of the week: Minimal storm chances stay in the forecast with highs in the mid to upper 80s.Sunrise: 7:19 AMSunset 7:13 PM
Jaguars to hold community โhuddlesโ about stadium renovations in Clay, St. Johns, Nassau this week
Read full article: Jaguars to hold community โhuddlesโ about stadium renovations in Clay, St. Johns, Nassau this weekThe Jacksonville Jaguars are continuing to host community huddles this week to answer questions about planned stadium renovations.
Sole Savvy: Back-to-School Style with The Hype Section
Read full article: Sole Savvy: Back-to-School Style with The Hype SectionLed by co-founders Carlos Gil and Reggie Williams, The Hype Section thrives as a minority-owned business catering to sneakerheads and sports card collectors in Jacksonville, Florida.
Focused St. Johns Country Day surges into baseball title game
Read full article: Focused St. Johns Country Day surges into baseball title gameThe Spartans had used a fast start to beat Westminster Academy 8-3 in the Class 2A state semifinals on Thursday at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers. St. Johns will face Lakeland Christian on Saturday at 11 a.m. for the championship.
Underdog mentality has kept St. Johns Country Day baseball team focused on its mission
Read full article: Underdog mentality has kept St. Johns Country Day baseball team focused on its missionThe St. Johns Country Day baseball team was delayed, not denied. One season after a regional final heartbreak, the Spartans are back on the state stage and ready to make up for lost time.
Parents of Tristyn Bailey navigate unwanted spotlight after Tristynโs death
Read full article: Parents of Tristyn Bailey navigate unwanted spotlight after Tristynโs deathChronicling their heartbreak, pain and strength, the parents of Tristyn Bailey gave their first sit-down interview on Thursday to talk about losing their 13-year-old daughter and pushing forward with her legacy.
โItโs devastatingโ: St. Johns County residents open up about impact of Tristyn Baileyโs murder on community
Read full article: โItโs devastatingโ: St. Johns County residents open up about impact of Tristyn Baileyโs murder on communityThe murder of 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey on Motherโs Day 2021 has impacted the entire community of Durbin Crossing in St. Johns County.
โThe right verdictโ: Tristyn Baileyโs family reacts to killerโs sentence, offers warning for other families
Read full article: โThe right verdictโ: Tristyn Baileyโs family reacts to killerโs sentence, offers warning for other familiesTristyn Bailey's family spoke at a news conference Friday with the state attorney and St. Johns County sheriff after Tristyn's killer was sentenced to life in prison.
โHe is beyond savingโ: Tristyn Baileyโs family asks for maximum sentence for killer in emotional hearing
Read full article: โHe is beyond savingโ: Tristyn Baileyโs family asks for maximum sentence for killer in emotional hearingThe second day of the Aiden Fucci's sentencing hearing Wednesday began with victim impact statements, including from Tristyn Baileyโs best friend and six members of her family: three of her four siblings, her parents and one of her grandmothers.
Grim medical examiner testimony, emotional victim impact statements on 1st day of Aiden Fucci sentencing
Read full article: Grim medical examiner testimony, emotional victim impact statements on 1st day of Aiden Fucci sentencingMore than 22 months after 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey was found stabbed to death on May 9, 2021, in Durbin Crossing, her killerโs sentencing hearing begins Tuesday.
Judge addresses motions filed by Aiden Fucciโs defense ahead of sentencing
Read full article: Judge addresses motions filed by Aiden Fucciโs defense ahead of sentencingAhead of Aiden Fucciโs sentencing, the defense filed several late motions Friday on his behalf, and there was a hearing Monday afternoon on those motions.
1 killed when car crashes under side of semi on US 1 in St. Johns County
Read full article: 1 killed when car crashes under side of semi on US 1 in St. Johns CountyAn 84-year-old man from St. Johns was killed Tuesday morning in a crash on U.S. 1 at Pine Island Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Prosecution, defense list potential witnesses in Aiden Fucciโs sentencing hearing
Read full article: Prosecution, defense list potential witnesses in Aiden Fucciโs sentencing hearingHaving pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the death of his 13-year-old St. Johns County schoolmate, Tristyn Bailey, Aiden Fucci is awaiting a sentencing hearing.
Aiden Fucciโs mental health likely to be a focus during sentencing hearing, attorney says
Read full article: Aiden Fucciโs mental health likely to be a focus during sentencing hearing, attorney saysIn a St. Johns County courtroom on Monday, when Aiden Fucci pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the death of his 13-year-old schoolmate Tristyn Bailey, the 16-year-old disclosed the medications he is currently taking.
How will Aiden Fucciโs defense prepare for the sentencing phase? A juvenile law expert provides insight
Read full article: How will Aiden Fucciโs defense prepare for the sentencing phase? A juvenile law expert provides insightAttorneys are preparing for the sentencing phase now that Aiden Fucci has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the death of his 13-year-old St. Johns County schoolmate Tristyn Bailey.
Whatโs next for Aiden Fucci, teen who pleaded guilty to murder in Tristyn Baileyโs death?
Read full article: Whatโs next for Aiden Fucci, teen who pleaded guilty to murder in Tristyn Baileyโs death?Aiden Fucciโs penalty phase is next after the teenager pleaded guilty Monday morning to first-degree murder in the death of his 13-year-old St. Johns County schoolmate Tristyn Bailey.
St. Johns County sheriff, community react to Aiden Fucci pleading guilty to murder in Tristyn Baileyโs death
Read full article: St. Johns County sheriff, community react to Aiden Fucci pleading guilty to murder in Tristyn Baileyโs deathCommunity members shared their reactions Monday to Aiden Fucci pleading guilty to first-degree murder in the death of his 13-year-old St. Johns County schoolmate Tristyn Bailey.
Judge grants stateโs motion for 6-member jury in trial of Aiden Fucci, teen accused of killing Tristyn Bailey
Read full article: Judge grants stateโs motion for 6-member jury in trial of Aiden Fucci, teen accused of killing Tristyn BaileyA motion hearing is being held Friday afternoon in the case of Aiden Fucci, the teenager accused of killing 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey in 2021.
State files motion for 6-member jury in trial of Aiden Fucci, teen accused of killing Tristyn Bailey
Read full article: State files motion for 6-member jury in trial of Aiden Fucci, teen accused of killing Tristyn BaileyThe State Attorneyโs Office for the Seventh Judicial Circuit has filed a motion to impanel a six-member jury for the trial of Aiden Fucci, the teen accused of killing 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey, according to St. Johns County court records.
St. Johns Country Day girls soccer coach Mike Pickett earns major national recognition
Read full article: St. Johns Country Day girls soccer coach Mike Pickett earns major national recognitionMaxPreps unveiled its list of the best current coaches in high school across the country this week, with Mike Pickett earning the nod for girls soccer.
Attorney for Aiden Fucci, teen accused of killing Tristyn Bailey, files exhibits in support of venue change request
Read full article: Attorney for Aiden Fucci, teen accused of killing Tristyn Bailey, files exhibits in support of venue change requestThe lawyer for Aiden Fucci, the teen accused of killing 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey, on Wednesday filed exhibits in support of a motion seeking a change of venue, as well as a new motion.
Surveillance video identifies 7 additional child molestation victims of St. Johns preschool employee, investigators say
Read full article: Surveillance video identifies 7 additional child molestation victims of St. Johns preschool employee, investigators saySt. Johns County investigators revealed Monday that review of surveillance video from a St. Johns County preschool uncovered seven more child victims in connection with a case of lewd and lascivious molestation involving a now former employee.
Daughters of Jayson Williams denounce his St. John's HOF nod
Read full article: Daughters of Jayson Williams denounce his St. John's HOF nodThe daughters of former NBA All-Star Jayson Williams have denounced St. John's University for its plans to induct their father into the school's Athletics Hall of Fame.
Former St. Johns preschool employee now facing 12 counts of molestation, 2 counts of lewd exhibition
Read full article: Former St. Johns preschool employee now facing 12 counts of molestation, 2 counts of lewd exhibitionA former employee at a private preschool in St. Johns County is now facing 12 counts of lewd and lascivious molestation and two counts of lewd exhibition, the St. Johns County Clerk of Courts website shows.
Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns and Volusia now eligible for FEMA aid after Ian. Will you be applying?
Read full article: Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns and Volusia now eligible for FEMA aid after Ian. Will you be applying?Individuals and households in Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns and Volusia counties can apply for FEMA Individual Assistance, which may include temporary housing assistance, basic home repairs and certain other uninsured disaster-related needs.
Florida Fifth District Court of Appeals judicial retention
Read full article: Florida Fifth District Court of Appeals judicial retentionRulings from several East Coast and Central Florida judicial circuits, including the Seventh Circuit (St. Johns, Flagler, Putnam and other counties), are appealed to the Fifth District Court of Appeals.
Judge grants Aiden Fucciโs request for delay; trial will begin in February
Read full article: Judge grants Aiden Fucciโs request for delay; trial will begin in FebruaryA judge announced Friday that he is giving Aiden Fucciโs defense team more time to prepare for trial in a case that is sure to garner daily attention when it finally hits a courtroom.
Blade tip recovered from Tristyn Baileyโs body came from knife found in St. Johns retention pond: FDLE
Read full article: Blade tip recovered from Tristyn Baileyโs body came from knife found in St. Johns retention pond: FDLEA blade tip found in 13-year-old Tristyn Baileyโs body originated from a knife that was discovered in a St. Johns County retention pond, according to a Florida Department of Law Enforcement report released Tuesday.
Dry walk to school, can not say the same for the return home
Read full article: Dry walk to school, can not say the same for the return homeToday has been a bit hazy with dusty Saharan air and this will suppress some storms. The drier location will be at the beaches and areas over Putnam and southern St. Johns counties. Rain will develop near the Gulf and track northeastward through north Florida this afternoon. Inland locations of Duval, Baker and the Suwannee River Valley should get storms that may last late into the evening, especially over southeast Georgia.
Lawsuit filed against St. Johns preschool following arrest of former employee accused of molesting child
Read full article: Lawsuit filed against St. Johns preschool following arrest of former employee accused of molesting childA lawsuit was filed Monday against Chappell Schools following the arrest last month of a former assistant teacher whoโs accused of molesting a 4-year-old at the private preschoolโs campus in St. Johns County.
Judge expected to rule at Aiden Fucciโs next court hearing on trial delay request
Read full article: Judge expected to rule at Aiden Fucciโs next court hearing on trial delay requestA judge expects to make a ruling at a future court hearing on a request to delay the trial of Aiden Fucci, the St. Johns County teenager accused of killing 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey.
Beach bound? Showers are developing south...
Read full article: Beach bound? Showers are developing south...Update:ย 10:30 a.m.ย Showers with storms will get a head start near and along the beaches of Flagler and southern St. Johns counties.ย These will continue to develop near Palm Coast, Hammock Dunes in Flagler county then move north toward Crescent Beach and Anastasia Island.ย Scattered showers will continue to form along the sea breeze front then shift inland after 2 p.m.
Aiden Fucciโs lawyer wants November trial pushed back to 2023
Read full article: Aiden Fucciโs lawyer wants November trial pushed back to 2023The attorney representing Aiden Fucci, whoโs accused of killing 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey, is asking for a delay in the November trial, according to St. Johns County court records.
Aiden Fucci draws line on cooperation with investigators in Tristyn Bailey case, court records show
Read full article: Aiden Fucci draws line on cooperation with investigators in Tristyn Bailey case, court records showThe St. Johns County teenager accused of killing his 13-year-old schoolmate, Tristyn Bailey, has opted to flex his constitutional rights and refuse to say or do several things without his attorney present.
Aiden Fucciโs lawyer wants media excluded from pretrial proceedings, promises change of venue motion
Read full article: Aiden Fucciโs lawyer wants media excluded from pretrial proceedings, promises change of venue motionThe defense lawyer for Aiden Fucci, the now-15-year-old charged with first-degree murder in the death of 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey, is asking the judge to bar the media and the public from all future pretrial proceedings, saying the teenโs right to a fair trial is at stake.
Killing of Tristyn Bailey was โ100% premeditated,โ Aiden Fucciโs friend told detectives
Read full article: Killing of Tristyn Bailey was โ100% premeditated,โ Aiden Fucciโs friend told detectivesNews4JAX on Thursday obtained discovery material, including emails and social media posts, in the case against Aiden Fucci, the now-15-year-old charged with first-degree murder in the death of 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey.
1 year later: Tristyn Baileyโs family reflects on her memory, impact
Read full article: 1 year later: Tristyn Baileyโs family reflects on her memory, impactRemembering a St. Johns County teen whose smile captivated the world: May 9 will mark one year since the murder of 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey. It was Motherโs Day.