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Pageant Star, Kailia Posey dies at 16
Kailia Posey, famously known for her appearances on “Toddlers and Tiaras” passed away on May 5th, 2022. Kailia was 16 years old at the time of her death. Her family commented, “Although she was an accomplished teenager with a bright future ahead of her, unfortunately in one impetuous moment, she made the rash decision to end her earthly life.” Kailia participated in pageants from a young age and won multiple national titles. She was recently awarded 2nd runner up in the Miss Teen Washington pageant. In addition, she was extremely talented in acrobatics and contortion. She was known for her bubbly and expressive personality. The family has set up a…
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Florida Government Responds to Manatee Deaths
Manatees have always been a staple animal of the Floridian ecosystem, but they have also been consistently threatened by humans- primarily through collisions with boats.
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Nease Earns Sweeping Victories in JROTC Competitions
The Nease Drill Team has always been one of the more prestigious programs at our school; this year they have once again showed why this is the case.
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New St. Johns County School Construction Put On Hold
Recently, the St. Johns County School District has postponed the construction of a new K-8 academy that was supposed to begin construction soon enough to open for the 2023-2024 school year. However, the school will most likely not be ready until the start of fall of 2024 instead.
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Food Distribution in Jacksonville Organized by Farm Share and American Care
Food Share is a homegrown food bank located in Florida that distributes nutritious food to people in need.
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Mask Mandate Lifted on Airplanes
As of April 18th, 2022, the mask mandate for airplanes has been lifted.
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Florida Bans Textbooks On ‘Prohibited Topics’
The Florida Department of Education rejected 54 of 132 math textbooks for having topics such as critical race, social-emotional learning, and Common Core frameworks.
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Diesel Fuel Spill in a St. Augustine River
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection responded to an ‘active diesel release’ at the marina at Camachee Cove near the Matanzas Inlet.
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Pooches and People: A new dog park underway in St. Johns County
A new innovative dog park and food truck court is underway and should be expected to open in about a year.
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Run for Peace 5k
The 6th Annual Run for Peace 5k in scheduled for April 13th at the St. Augustine Pier at 8:30 a.m. benefitting the Betty Griffin Center.
