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Some area residents experience hail
Zelda Crafton reported to Historic City News that earlier this afternoon, storms brought hailstones the size of golf balls at her residence west of St Augustine.
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Residents rescued from Ponte Vedra Beach fire
Historic City News received word that, last night, St Johns County Fire Rescue and Sheriff’s deputies were able to coordinate the safe recovery of five trapped residents from a multi-family residential structure located at 100 Fairway Park Boulevard in Ponte Vedra Beach.
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Blessing of the Fleet cancelled
Dan Floryan informed Historic City News this afternoon that the St Augustine Yacht Club has cancelled tomorrow’s Blessing of the Fleet ceremonies due to inclement weather.
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Tour St Augustine hosts black culture researchers
Tour Saint Augustine Inc has announced to Historic City News that they will host the Center for Black Culture and Research from West Virginia University on March 25th and 26th.
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Employee attacked during Walmart robbery
Sheriff’s investigators are looking for two black men who stole three televisions and attacked a 61-year-old employee before making their escape from Walmart on US-1 South early this morning.
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Police marine vessel returns to service
The St Augustine Police Department informed local Historic City News reporters that their marine rescue unit has been returned to service after receiving a generous grant from the St Augustine Port, Waterway and Beach District.
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Driver ejected, dies when truck overturns
In the early morning hours, shortly after midnight today, Historic City News was notified that traffic homicide investigators with the St Johns County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single-vehicle crash near the intersection of CR-208 and CR-13A South.
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Castillo activities this weekend
Jesse Olbrich announced to local Historic City News reporters that there will be two special events this weekend that should be of interest to the community; tonight, 1740 Siege Night, and Saturday night, Garrison Grand Muster.
