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St. Augustine considers stricter set of noise limits
The city of St. Augustine will soon go over a stricter round of rules for how much noise can be made by restaurants, bars, and even cars. Action News Jax reached out to the St. Augustine Police Department, which city leaders say has been the primary agency looking into the list of possible new rules, but the department wasn't able to speak with us. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< The city, however, has released the add-ons and changes being considered to the existing noise rules, which include: No noise heard by a speaker or other sound-producing device by anyone at least 50 to 100 feet away in residential areas, depending on the day and time No noise heard by a speaker or other sound-producing device by anyone at least 100 to 150 away in Historical Preservation Districts 2-5, depending on the day and time No noise heard from a personal or commercial vehicle by anyone at least 25 feet away No noise heard from a personal or commercial boat by anyone at least 50 feet away Loudspeakers not allowed outside of cars or buildings anywhere on the beach - City code enforcement can relocate sound-producing devices or use soundproofing as an enforcement measure if rules are violated [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] The city has gone over other changes to the noise rules at least two other times this year. Action News Jax told you back in April the last time the city was considering changing the rules. Some bars in the downtown area tell us they don't mind changes to the noise rules, but others are asking why they are being considered. 'I just wish they would figure out what they're going to do,' said Joe Schauer, a musician who plays live shows in St. Augustine's bars. 'We all want to be good neighbors. That's it, at the end of the day.' Schauer tells Action News Jax he's gone from bar to bar playing music for years and has seen the city work on changing its noise rules many times before. He is not exactly on the same wave this time around, but supports putting more restrictions on sound coming from cars. [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] 'The person that's a block over sitting on their porch doesn't know if that's me playing music or if it's a guy on a motorcycle or in a truck. You just hear loud music and they're mad, so I get it,' Schauer said. The city is set to discuss the changes to the sound rules during the next meeting of the city commission, which is scheduled for next Monday at 5:00 PM inside City Hall. 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.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
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Black bear spotted jumping over wall in Florida
A black bear was spotted jumping over a wall in Florida. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The St. Augustine Police Department posted a video on social media Tuesday morning. It shows a black bear jumping over a white wall in an empty neighborhood. TRENDING STORIES: 'It's important to keep a respectful distance and never run,' the police department said on Facebook. 'Black bears prefer to avoid people and will usually move on quickly.' The department also posted a picture on social media. It shows the bear appearing to be lying down in a yard. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
19-03-2025
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St. Augustine Police to conduct SWAT training, discretion advised
The St. Augustine Police Department will conduct SWAT/SRT training on Wednesday afternoon. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] The St. Augustine Police Department will be training at St. Johns Street until around noon. Discretion around the area is advised, as there will be a heavy police presence. [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.
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21-02-2025
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St. Augustine study shows need for better street lighting downtown
The city known for the Nights of Lights says many of its streets are being left in the dark. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] St. Augustine is sharing the results of a study reviewing more than 300 street lights in and around downtown, showing some streets aren't bright enough by city standards. The city says it reviewed the street lights over the last few months and rated mostly poor around the Spanish Quarter and Plaza de la Constitucion. Some visitors like Karen Schertzedberg, from Canada, are surprised to hear that a city known for being bright is hard to see at night. 'It's too bad because it is absolutely beautiful down here,' Schertzedberg said, 'as a tourist when you visit and it's well lit up then you feel very safe to walk around and shop and visit the restaurants and bars.' In its study, the city says the lighting is very poor along the southern end of Cordova Street, as well as the lighting along most of Cathedral Place and King Street. Sue Johnson, also visiting from Canada, says she's in the dark about the city's lighting problem, but will still watch her step. 'Often, I'll remark and say 'well, I don't want to go down that street if it's too dark' because I just don't feel safe enough,' said Johnson. Action News Jax spoke with the St. Augustine Police Department, asking if there has been a recent uptick in or trend of crime in the areas the city listed as having poor lighting. Police tell us there hasn't been a spike in crime in the area, but better lighting is still needed because this is the most populated area of the city. Florida Power and Light, along with the Florida Department of Transportation, help maintain the street lights. The city of St. Augustine wants FPL to add new lights to power poles and make existing lights brighter. The city will be going over the results of the study in a city commission meeting next Monday, starting at 5:00 PM at the city hall. [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.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
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NEW UPDATES: Child injured in ‘accidental' shooting in St. Johns County
Action News Jax has new updates regarding an 'accidental' shooting where a child was injured. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] We previously told you about the incident when it was initially reported on Tuesday afternoon. The St. Augustine Police Department told Action News Jax that the prior to the fired shot, an 11-year-old and a 12-year-old were playing with a gun in a wooded area off of Pope Road. Police say the 13-year-old fired the weapon and it had ricocheted off of a tree or branch and hit the 11-year-old. Both children are safe, as the 11-year-old was taken and treated at Wolfson Children's Hospital. Police are continuing their investigation, as they are now looking into if the parents of the children will be held criminally responsible or liable. This is a developing story, stay tuned to Action News Jax for more. [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.
