For Christopher Benjamin, it all began with a couple of discarded American flags, tossed into a container at a landfill in St. Johns County. He knew that was no way for the flags to end their useful lives. “I was disturbed that they were there,” he said. “My thought was, this happens because people don’t […]
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St. Johns County Fire Rescue lieutenant, wife dead in apparent murder-suicide
St. Johns County Fire Rescue Lieutenant Shawn Yarbrough and his wife Andrea Yarbrough are dead after an apparent murder-suicide, the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office announced in a news release Friday. Around 9:20 p.m. Thursday, deputies found the couple dead inside their home in the Entrada Subdivision. Autopsies done on Friday revealed Andrea died from […]
St. John’s Lutheran Community welcomes new chaplain with ties to Albert Lea
Jun. 14—By Ayanna Eckblad St. John’s Lutheran Community in late April hired a new chaplain to their staff. This chaplain is the Rev. Michael Mandsager. He has been with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America for 32 years. He worked as a pastor at traditional church parishes throughout southeastern Minnesota for many years but transitioned […]
6 St. Johns County restaurants fail inspection
You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name. Florida’s restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit […]
Watch clip of Florida predators battling it out while swimming in St. Johns River
A mighty bear takes on two angry alligators — It’s not the plot of any upcoming summer action flick. It’s just another day in Florida. A kayaker captured video of a black bear encountering the reptiles while taking a dip in the St. Johns River, writing that he had “never seen this before.” In an […]
Residents and leaders gather at World Golf Village to discuss the future of St. Johns County
Dozens of people filled the IMAX Theater at the World Golf Village to learn more about the future of St. Johns County. >> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE
Man shot by St. Johns County deputy while fleeing from traffic stop on State Road 207
An investigation is underway after a man was shot during a police chase on State Road 207 Friday night, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office. Matthew Dalton, 29, is accused of driving under the influence and fleeing law enforcement after deputies tried to initiate a traffic stop near SR-207 and State Road 312 around 11:30 […]
St. Johns County deputies involved in deputy-involved shooting, police chase down State Road 207
St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office said a man has been arrested after a deputy-involved shooting on State Road 207. >> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE
St. Johns has $53M for local projects in Florida budget awaiting governor’s signature
St. Johns County could see more than $53 million from the Florida budget for things such as first-responders and transportation projects, St. Johns County Commissioner Sarah Arnold said at the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce 2024 Legislative Update Breakfast. Serving as the featured speaker at the event, Arnold provided updates on the county’s legislative […]
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A Taco John’s is coming to South Main Street in West Bend; construction is underway
Construction has begun on a Taco John’s in West Bend, City Administrator Jay Shambeau confirmed. Shambeau said he estimates construction will take a couple of months. Taco John’s will be in a 2,439-square-foot building on 1.1-acre lot in front of the former Shopko building at 1710 S. Main St., according to village documents provided by […]
Big Darby Creek’s Trapper Johns Canoe Livery closes while owners look for new buyer
Trapper Johns owner Jason Kaufman prepares canoes in this 2019 photo. Trapper Johns Canoe Livery, which has sent central Ohioans canoeing and kayaking down Big Darby Creek for more than half a century, is closed and for sale. The livery, based in Darbyville near Grove City, announced Tuesday that it is closed and “undergoing a […]