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Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
‘Stop the Swap:' St. Johns County residents, leaders protest against Guana land swap Saturday
The message Saturday morning in Ponte Vedra: 'Stop the Swap:' as hundreds of concerned neighbors, as well as state and county leaders, showed out with signs in hand to speak out against the proposed land swap of the Guana Wildlife Management Area. 'If we lose this, we have lost what is the crown jewel of this county,' county commissioner Sarah Arnold said at Saturday's protest. 'I can't sit by and see that happen. This land was placed in conservation years and years ago.' The proposed deal, which would swap 600 acres of Guana land for 3,000 acres of scattered land throughout central Florida, is an absolute non-starter for many of St. Johns County's residents. Many residents also say the proposal seemingly came out of nowhere, much like – residents say - the proposed developments Action News Jax told viewers about last year at Anastasia State Park that drew similar widespread outcry. 'This was just quietly published on the website, and Audubon Florida were the ones who found it and started sending it out to the organizations,' explained community organizer Stacy Strumph. 'So any time that the ARC or the FDEP quietly just submits something as significant as losing this rare piece of ecological, biodiverse area, it's suspicious. It's a red flag.' [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] Now, St. Johns County residents are calling on their neighbors to make their voices heard at Tuesday's county commissioners meeting, before the Acquisition and Restoration makes its recommendation to the governor and its cabinet Wednesday for final say. 'There's a county commission meeting on May 20, at 5 p.m.,' Strumph said. 'You can come, you can give your three minute speech to the county commissioners, who would be responsible for any rezoning of this land, should it come to fruition.' [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] 'The final vote will happen with the governor and the cabinet,' State Rep. Kim Kendall said. '[It] doesn't matter if ARC on Wednesday votes it down or up, that helps put some influence, but it comes down to those three individuals.' You can also find the 'Stop the Swap' petition by clicking on the link here. Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
Washington Post
08-05-2025
- Business
- Washington Post
Treace Medical Concepts: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
PONTE VEDRA, Fla. — PONTE VEDRA, Fla. — Treace Medical Concepts Inc. (TMCI) on Thursday reported a loss of $15.9 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Ponte Vedra, Florida-based company said it had a loss of 25 cents. The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 31 cents per share.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Yahoo
UPDATE: Ponte Vedra woman killed in St. Augustine crash on U.S. 1 [VIDEO]
UPDATE 2:30 P.M.: Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) says a 63-year-old Ponte Vedra woman was killed in a multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of U.S. 1 and Pine Island/Stratton Road. According to FHP, the 63-year-old woman was turning left from Pine Island Road to go South on U.S. 1. As she turned, an SUV heading North on U.S. 1 hit the driver's side of her sedan. After the initial crash, the woman's sedan then hit a trailer that was being pulled by a truck waiting in the median. FHP says the crash happened at around 8:00am on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. The woman's family has been notified. No names have been formally released at this time. The driver of the SUV, a 19-year-old man from St. Augustine, suffered minor injuries. The truck driver, a 35-year-old man from Jacksonville, was not hurt. Emergency responders say all of those involved were wearing seat belts. ORIGINAL STORY: At least one person is in critical condition after a multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of U.S. 1 and Pine Island/Stratton Road. St. Johns County Fire Rescue says the person had to be rescued from their vehicle before heading to a local hospital. Florida Highway Patrol, St. Johns County Sheriff's Office, and multiple rescue vehicles are at the scene. At this time it is not known in which direction the cars were traveling. One car came to rest diagonally to the roadway in the southbound Lane of U.S. 1. Another vehicle came to a stop closer to the intersection of Stratton Road. WOKV has reached out to Florida Highway Patrol and the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office.
The Sun
06-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Top golf star with £31m career earnings faces missing rest of the season and Ryder Cup as he reveals he needs surgery
BILLY HORSCHEL faces missing the rest of the golf season after revealing that he needs surgery. The golf star could also be absent from the Ryder Cup as he will go under the knife next week. 4 4 Horschel, 38, is currently 24th in the world rankings and could have made his bow in the cross-Atlantic tournament. He would not have automatically qualified, but could have made a case to be a captain's pick. But the Grant-Valkaria native is now set for a spell off the course following surgery. He revealed the necessity for medical help on social media. He wrote: "Health update. After consulting with doctors and my team, I have decided to have right hip surgery early next week out in Colorado. "It's an unfortunate situation with so many great events left on the calendar but this is a preventative measure. "I'm already itching to start rehab, get back to practicing and I look forward to returning to the course sometime around late summer/early fall. "I would like to thank my family, friends, sponsors and partners for their continued support of me. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS "I will share positive news on my rehab as I progress and I look forward to seeing everyone at the course again soon." Horschel is an eight-time winner and resident at Ponte Vedra Beach. The Open leader Billy Horschel explains bizarre reason he carries West Ham golf bag at Royal Troon 4 4 The West Ham superfan is recognised with his club-themed golf bag that he takes around the course. He was even joined for a picture by West Ham legend Mark Noble and former player Declan Rice. He tied in second place in the British Open in 2024 and has earned four top 25 finishes and two top 10s this season. Throughout his career, he has earned a stunning £31million from prize money having turned pro back in 2009. Back in February, he was dubbed the "gator whisperer" as he herded an alligator off a golf course. Who are golf's most famous Wags? The world's top golfers enjoy an incredible lifestyle - and their Wags lead thrilling lives of their own. Here are some of the most high-profile beauties... This former beauty pageant contestant is now an actress and featured in Sharknado 5. The daughter of an ice hockey legend who has been branded the 'world's sexiest caddie'. A Master golfer raced home from his most recent triumph to be by his wife's side as she gave birth to their first child. An athlete who vaulted her way into a modelling career - and her golfer hubby's heart. A keen tennis player and former competitor in the javelin lived with her ex-world No1 husband for two years before getting together. Playing off a handicap of three, this sports reporter could give her fella a run for his money on the greens. This low-key beauty got married to a superstar golfer in front of Stevie Wonder, Chris Martin and Niall Horan. A former gymnast who has been her husband's rock for 14 years - he even pays tribute to her on his golf balls.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Ponte Vedra students take home prize in C-SPAN's National Documentary Competition
Two Ponte Vedra Students have taken home prizes in the C-SPAN's 21st annual StudentCam competition. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] Elizabeth Curran and Sree Vidya Siliver, of Alice B. Landrum Middle School were deemed 2025 honorable mention prize winners and will receive $250 for their documentary, 'The Climate Crisis.' C-SPAN also recognizes Sandra Pagilighi, a teacher who served as their adviser. 'Your Message to the President: What issue is most important to you or your community?' was the theme of this year's competition, to which over 3,500 students participated from 42 states across the country with over 1,700 contest entries. The top five popular topics covered included: Climate, Environment, and Land Use, 11% K–12 Education Policies and the Cost of College, 10% Health Care and Mental Health, 10% Gun Violence, School Safety, and Firearm Policies, 9% Inflation, Taxes, Government Spending, and the Economy, 9% 'Congratulations to all of the incredibly talented young students who won awards in this year's competition! Through in-depth research and interviews with an array of topical and technical experts, you have crafted impactful short stories that capture issues of wide public interest and importance,' said C-SPAN's Director of Education Relations Craig McAndrew. 'Your documentaries set a very high bar for future StudentCam filmmakers, and you should be proud knowing your work will inspire your peers and foster thoughtful consideration from all audiences. We can't wait to see what you do next!' Watch 'The Climate Crisis' below Click HERE to view the 150 winning student films. [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
