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Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Yahoo
Woman reported missing in St. Johns County
St. Johns County Sheriff's Office is looking for a woman who has been reported missing. Marite Leitane, 76, was last seen Sunday night. She went out for a bike ride and never returned, the sheriff's office said Monday morning. 'Leitane left behind her cell phone, debit card, and didn't take a water bottle with her,' a sheriff's office social media post states. 'She does not speak English.' Leitane was last seen wearing a pink shirt and black leggings. She was riding a white European race bike that has blue lettering. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call St. Johns County Sheriff's Office at (904) 824-8304, or email crimetips@ >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] [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
4 days ago
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St. John County Sheriff's Office searching for man whose been missing over a week
St. Johns County Sheriff's Office said they're looking for a man whose been missing for over a week. The sheriff's office said Thursday that they're looking for Anthony Kirk Byrd, 62, who was last seen in the 1000 block of W. King Street. Byrd has a black bicycle with a basket attached. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call St. Johns County Sheriff's Office at (904) 824-8304, or email crimetips@ >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] [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
28-05-2025
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Security camera sign-ups rise in St. Johns County as officials address access concerns
St. Johns County Sheriff's Office saw a rise in people and businesses registering for its crime-fighting initiative, Connect St. Johns, a program that encourages the public to share access to their security cameras. However, according to the Sheriff's Office, a widespread misconception slows participation. Officials said the issue is the belief that law enforcement has unrestricted access to private cameras. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< 'That's not what this is. What this is—you're simply telling us, I have cameras at my house, and if you need some help with a situation, please notify me and I'll let you know,' said St. Johns County Sheriff's Office Commander, George Harrigan. The initiative, launched in 2023, has two levels. The first level notifies the Sheriff's Office that a resident or business has cameras and allows them to be contacted for footage if needed. [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] The second level, called the 'Integrate' system, gives law enforcement direct access—but only if the participant chooses to grant it. This level is mainly used by businesses, organizations, and places of worship. 'So this initiative has been imperative in helping us solve crime. There've been several situations where it's been a huge help in successfully solving crime, saving lives, and resolving incidents,' Harrigan said. Participation in the program is entirely voluntary, and anyone can opt out at any time, said St. Johns County Sheriff's Office. 'And then you decide you don't want to do that, we certainly can remove your information,' Harrigan added. [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] As the community grows, more residents and businesses join the initiative. 'I think it's a great idea and matter of fact, we're already doing this with the Flagler Beach Police Department,' said Bonita Boutique owner, Dror Zanani. 'I think it's a good thing because everybody wants to be protected,' said local resident, Jeromey Altland. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office launched a similar program, Connect Duval, in 2023. Currently, Connect St. Johns has 1,200 registered cameras, with nearly 1,000 fully integrated into the system. 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
26-05-2025
- Yahoo
St. Johns County deputies searching for missing veteran with dementia
The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office is asking for the community's help in locating a missing man. According to officials, 77-year-old George Beidler was last seen at his home in the Walden Chase neighborhood in Ponte Vedra Monday morning. SJSO says he is a veteran who has been diagnosed with dementia. He is believed to be driving a red Ram 1500 truck with the license plate #NMA31. A Harley-Davidson sticker is on the back window. Anyone with information on where Beidler may be is asked to call SJSO at (904) 824-8304. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
18-05-2025
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St. Johns County is gearing up for the busy Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest beach weekends of the year. And St. Johns County is already preparing. You can save yourself the headache of finding a parking space by using the county's free beach shuttles. Two shuttles will operate from May 24 to 26. The St. Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier shuttle will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., from St. Augustine Beach City Hall to the fishing pier parking lot. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< The Mickler's Landing Beachfront Park shuttle will run from Cornerstone Park, located at 1047 A1A North, to the Mickler's parking lot. In an effort to keep everyone safe, the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office, the St. Augustine Beach Police Department and St. Johns County Marine Rescue lifeguards will be stationed along the beaches from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Flags indicating water and surf conditions will be flying. On-beach driving hours are between 8 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. in designated areas. [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] [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.
