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St. Augustine · St. AugustineIn a few weeks, K9s United will hold a big fundraising event that will benefit four-legged law enforcement throughout Northeast Florida and beyond.The 9K for K9s is set for April 27 at 8 a.m. at the Ring Power headquarters (500 World Commerce Parkway) in St. Augustine.The goal is to keep K9 officers safe in the line of duty by providing life-saving training, tools and gear.This year’s event will honor the memory of a K9 officer recently killed w…See the Story
9K for K9s: Fundraiser for K9s United benefits 4-legged law enforcement
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St. Augustine · St. AugustineDid you see that story Tuesday about the 75-year-old St. Augustine woman who was attacked by a raccoon? It’s one of the most-read stories on News4JAX.com. The video is amazing. A neighbor came to her rescue, but it took an hour and a half to wrestle the angry raccoon and save the woman from being bitten anymore. She had to be hospitalized and treated for bites and the possibility of rabies. Officers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservatio…See the Story
After raccoon attacks St. Augustine woman in home, what should you do with wildlife invaders?
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St. Augustine · St. AugustineThe St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office arrested a possible kidnapping suspect who fled on foot after a vehicle pursuit on State Road 16 in St. Augustine.Jonathon Babcock was taken into custody Monday afternoon after a two-day search. He was charged with fleeing and eluding law enforcement, false imprisonment, and reckless driving.Officials said the adult victim related to this incident was recovered and is safe.Video footage of the initial chase …See the Story
SJSO arrests kidnapping suspect who fled on foot after vehicle pursuit
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St. Augustine · St. AugustineA St. Augustine woman was hospitalized overnight after a 30-pound raccoon chased her and her dog into her house, the woman’s neighbor told News4JAX.The 75-year-old woman and the dog were trapped for an hour and a half and were bitten several times, according to the woman’s friend, who told News4JAX he helped fight off the raccoon.John Ness said he is OK but a little shaken up. Tuesday is actually his birthday, and he spent the entire early morni…See the Story
Neighbor helps 75-year-old St. Augustine woman fight off raccoon attack inside home
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St. Augustine · St. AugustineThe St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a possible kidnapping suspect who fled on foot after a vehicle pursuit on State Road 16 in St. Augustine.Investigators described the suspect as a white male and was last seen wearing a black zip-up hoodie with blue jeans, a red hat, and multiple tattoos on his chest and stomach.Deputies said the man is known to be armed and dangerous. Anyone who lives in the area and has cameras is asked to …See the Story
SJSO searching for possible kidnapping suspect who fled after vehicle pursuit, armed and dangerous, deputies say
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St. Augustine · St. AugustineThe St. Augustine Police Department (SAPD) is gathering opinions from community members to understand how they could serve them better.This is being done through a 34-question online survey.People around the St. Johns County community feel this is a step towards making sure everyone is heard.“Some things I think they can maybe be doing a little better is interacting with the community a little more,” said Ashley Lombardo.Lombardo is talking abou…See the Story
How are we doing?: St. Augustine police ask community to fill out a survey, share their biggest concerns
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Inflation · St. AugustineHousing affordability is something that’s on everyone’s mind.New research shows that home prices have increased two times faster than inflation since 2013. It’s a big reason why many Americans can’t afford a home in 2024.RELATED: Here’s where the value of a home is increasing the fastest in Florida, according to ZillowMarlee Tompkins, a single mother of two, was one of those Americans. She was finally able to buy her first home, but it took the …See the Story
She was priced out of St. Augustine. Now, this mother is finally getting a home of her own with the help of a nonprofit
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