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Sing Out Loud Festival Celebrates Music on Florida's Historic Coast
Sing Out Loud Festival Celebrates Music on Florida's Historic Coast

Yahoo

timea day ago

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Sing Out Loud Festival Celebrates Music on Florida's Historic Coast

St. Augustine's Month of Music recognizes the artistry of live music performance Sept. 5-28 Sing out Loud Live Wildly Showcase Stage - Melissa Marcerelli Sing Out Loud Backyard Stage at The Amp - SGS Design St. Augustine, FL, July 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the ninth consecutive year, St. Augustine will host one of the Southeast's biggest music festivals, the Sing Out Loud Festival. Sing Out Loud presents a unique blend of music, featuring local acts alongside national headliners and other musical events. The festival's main event, Live Wildly Showcase is a full weekend of live music from chart-topping performers at Francis Field in Historic Downtown St. Augustine. The lineup on Saturday, Sept. 20 includes Beabadoobee, Vance Joy, Father John Misty, Maren Morris, David Kushner, and Sarah Kinsley. Sunday, Sept. 21 features Hozier, The Teskey Brothers, Rilo Kiley, Gigi Perez, sombr, and Brenn!. The Live Wildly Showcase is a ticketed event, with $10 from every ticket sold going directly to land conservation efforts in St. Johns County, Fl. The heart of the Sing Out Loud Festival is the Sing Out Loud Local Showcases. The showcases feature local singers, songwriters, and musicians performing a diverse range of genres, including indie rock, bluegrass, hip hop, and country. This series of free concerts is hosted on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays throughout the festival at more than a dozen venues throughout St. Augustine. Stay tuned to for performer announcements and schedules. The newly renovated Ponte Vedra Concert Hall is hosting An Evening with Chuck Leavell on Wednesday, Sept. 17. The event includes a special screening of 'The Tree Man,' a documentary exploring Leavell's life and intertwined passion for music, forests, and family, in addition to a live music performance and moderated conversation with Chuck Leavell. This is a ticketed event, with tickets including a $1 charity fee to be donated to conservation efforts. The Music Business Panel on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at the historic Markland House at Flagler College connects aspiring and experienced musicians with industry experts. The distinguished panelists will engage in an in-depth discussion about the current state of the music industry. The panel is free and open to the public; however, an RSVP is required. The St. Augustine Songwriters Festival, running Friday, Sept. 26, through Sunday, Sept. 28, is a chance for music lovers to hear the stories and inspiration behind some of the charts greatest hits. This year's songwriters include Rodney Clawson ('Sure Be Cool If You Did,' by Blake Shelton), Brock Berryhill ('Good As You,' by Kane Brown), Emily Landis ('The Good Ones,' by Gabby Barrett), and more. The Songwriters Festival is hosted at some of St. Augustine's popular live music venues including Prohibition Kitchen, Colonial Oak Music Park, and Tradewinds Lounge. The St. Augustine Record Fair returns to The St. Augustine Amphitheatre on Sunday, Sept. 28. Hosted by ToneVendor Records, music aficionados and collectors can find limited-edition vinyls, tour posters, vintage t-shirts, cassette tapes, record players, and other music memorabilia. Additional vendors include on-site screen printing, food trucks, and live entertainment by DJ Papi Disco. The St. Augustine Record Fair is free and family-friendly. Produced by SJC Cultural Events, Inc., which operates St. Augustine Amphitheatre, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall and the nationally recognized Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series, Sing Out Loud's month of music is just a short drive or flight away. Use the helpful trip planner to find flights, lodging, and more activities, and get in the groove with curated Spotify channels featuring music from local performers and headline artists scheduled to perform at the Live Wildly Showcase. Located midway between Daytona Beach and Jacksonville, Florida's Historic Coast includes historic St. Augustine, the outstanding golf and seaside elegance of Ponte Vedra, the rural beauty of Hastings, Elkton, St. Johns, and 42 miles of pristine Atlantic beaches. Visitor Information Centers are located at 10 Castillo Drive, St. Augustine; 200 Solana Rd. Suite B, Ponte Vedra Beach: and at the St. Johns County Beach Pier Park, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. For advance travel information, call 1.800.653.2489 or go to the Visitors and Convention Bureau website at Check us out on social media Instagram @FloridasHistoricCoast; @ViajaStAugustine, and and X @FlHistoricCoast, Attachments Sing out Loud Live Wildly Showcase Stage - Melissa Marcerelli Sing Out Loud Backyard Stage at The Amp - SGS Design CONTACT: Barbara Golden St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors & Convention Bureau 9046698142 Bgolden@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data

Horror moment kidnapper tries to snatch screaming woman and drag her into his truck sparking bloodcurdling fight
Horror moment kidnapper tries to snatch screaming woman and drag her into his truck sparking bloodcurdling fight

The Sun

time17-07-2025

  • The Sun

Horror moment kidnapper tries to snatch screaming woman and drag her into his truck sparking bloodcurdling fight

THIS is the horrifying moment a thug snatches a shop assistant and tries to drag her into a truck. The chilling encounter was caught on CCTV outside a retail store in St Augustine, Florida, and released by the St John's County Sheriff's Office. 5 5 5 Dramatic footage shows Theodore Michael Tundidor, 31, choking the terrified woman from behind and dragging her towards his Toyota truck. He unlocks the car whilst still grasping her and wrestles with the door. The unidentified victim's screams intensify to petrified shriek as Tundidor tries to bundle her onto the seat. Through the screams, she cries: "Help, help!" and "Get off!" She can be seen through the window writhing around in panic, trying to break free. Eventually, she escape his clutches and scrambles off onto the pavement, still shouting for help and with the attacker giving chase. Cops said that a bystander saw the attempted abduction and came to the woman's aid before calling 911. The brute was forced to jump into his truck and take off. Crews arrived at the scene in St Augustine, but the truck was gone. Florida Fish and Wildlife officers later spotted the pickup truck barrelling "recklessly" down Route A1A, sparking a high-speed chase before he was eventually caught. Chilling moment creep tries to drag teen girl away in kidnap bid at station Tundidor had allegedly stolen the pickup truck and driven it around on a crime spree. He is accused of stealing hundreds of dollars worth of cigarettes and vapes from various businesses. The kidnap attempt victim was the clerk at one of the stores he allegedly robbed, the authorities said. He was charged with kidnapping, robbery and grand theft auto for the spree on June 29, as well as driving under the influence and fleeing and eluding the law. Police praised the woman's behaviour, saying: "The victim did everything right - scream/yell, fight, attract attention." 5 5

Dramatic video shows woman fight off kidnapper
Dramatic video shows woman fight off kidnapper

Yahoo

time17-07-2025

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Dramatic video shows woman fight off kidnapper

[Editor's Note: The video may be sensitive to some viewers.] ST. AUGUSTINE, FL (WJW) – A woman is safe after a kidnapping attempt outside a Florida store. The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office released surveillance video Tuesday of the incident that happened in St. Augustine. State of Ohio closer than ever to ending E-Check program On Sunday, June 29, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., St. Johns County deputies responded after a 911 caller reported that a man was trying to force a woman into a vehicle in the parking lot. Investigators say the suspect, 31-year-old Theodore Michael Tundidor, robbed the store, then forcibly dragged a female employee outside toward a vehicle. The victim fought back, and began yelling, drawing the attention of a nearby citizen who intervened and called the police. The suspect fled the scene without the victim. 'Had a huge heart': Beloved local baseball coach dies while out of town for tournament Tundidor was arrested after a short chase. Tundidor faces multiple charges, including kidnapping, robbery and grand theft auto. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword

Chilling security footage captures woman's desperate escape from Florida kidnapping attempt in parking lot
Chilling security footage captures woman's desperate escape from Florida kidnapping attempt in parking lot

Yahoo

time17-07-2025

  • Yahoo

Chilling security footage captures woman's desperate escape from Florida kidnapping attempt in parking lot

A terrifying surveillance video shows the moment a woman was nearly abducted in St. Augustine, Florida, and now the suspect is in custody and facing charges. On June 29, state law enforcement arrested 31-year-old Theodore Michael Tundidor, who had been charged with kidnapping, robbery and grand-theft auto, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office (SJSO). The sheriff's office said deputies were dispatched to a business at about 3:30 p.m. that day after a 911 caller reported a man was attempting to force a woman inside a vehicle in the parking lot. Video released by the SJSO of the attempted abduction shows the man forcibly dragging the woman toward his gray pickup truck while holding her in a headlock. Illegal Immigrant In Florida Arrested After Alleged Attack During Car Repossession Leaves Woman With Stroke Once at the truck, the man opens the door and attempts to shove the woman inside. The entire time, the woman is heard screaming for help until she ultimately gets away and flees. Read On The Fox News App The man is seen chasing after the woman on camera before it cuts off. Tennessee Bodycam Of 'Maryland Man' Traffic Stop Shows Troopers' Hands Tied Despite Smuggling Clues Police alleged that the man, later identified as Tundidor, committed a robbery inside the business before forcefully removing a female employee from the store. "The victim fought her attacker and attracted the attention of a nearby citizen, who came to her aid and called SJSO as the suspect abandoned his kidnapping attempt and fled," the sheriff's office said. Mexican Illegal Immigrant Released Under Biden 'Sexually Battered' Boy While Playing Hide And Seek: Sheriff State Fish and Wildlife Conservation (FWC) officers later located Tundidor driving recklessly near Marineland on the A1A. He allegedly fled, but was ultimately captured by FWC officers. Along with charges from the sheriff's office, FWC charged Tundidor with driving under the influence and fleeing and eluding law article source: Chilling security footage captures woman's desperate escape from Florida kidnapping attempt in parking lot

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