Rabies Alert issued for St. Johns County

Submitted by Rachel Leitao, First Coast News Staff

Monday, December 20th, 2010, 4:35pm

Dawn C. Allicock, M.D., M.P.H., Director, St. Johns County Health Department, has issued a rabies alert for St. Johns County. This is in response to a feral cat that tested positive for rabies, reported on December 20, 2010.

All citizens in St. Johns County should be aware that rabies is present in the wild animal population and domestic animals are at risk if not vaccinated. The public is asked to maintain a heightened awareness that rabies is active in St. Johns County. Alerts are designed to increase awareness to the public, but they should not give a false sense of security to areas that have not been named as under an alert.

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Fire at Marina Leaves Apartment Heavily Damaged

Submitted by FirstCoastNews Web Staff

Monday, December 20th, 2010, 2:58pm

Fire at Marina Leaves Apartment Heavily Damaged

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla.- Firefighters put out an apartment fire at a marina in St. Johns
County shortly after 6 a.m. Sunday.

St. Johns County Fire and Rescue crews responded
to the fire at Les Miles Enterprises on State Road 16.

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Coast Guard Responded to Sinking Sail Boat 9-milles Southeast of St. Augustine, Fla.

Submitted by Rachel Leitao, First Coast News Staff

Monday, December 20th, 2010, 12:40pm

The Coast Guard is responded to a sinking sail boat with two people aboard approximately 9-miles southeast of St. Augustine, Fla., Sunday December 19.

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McDonald's Celebrates Customer Appreciation Day Dec. 22

Submitted by Rachel Leitao, First Coast News Staff

Monday, December 20th, 2010, 12:18pm

McDonald’s restaurants statewide are celebrating their wonderful customers on Wednesday Dec. 22.

Offer is “Buy a Quarter Pounder with cheese or Big Mac and Get the Second Sandwich (QPC or Big Mac) for a Penny”
Offer is valid only on Wednesday, December 22 from lunch until midnight

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PBMS Student Council Toy Drive a Huge Success!

Submitted by Rachel Leitao, First Coast News Staff

Monday, December 20th, 2010, 12:07pm

PBMS Student Council Toy Drive a Huge Success!

The Pacetti Bay Student Council sponsored a Toy Drive for needy families in St. Johns County. All toys and monetary donations were donated to "Firefighters for Families". ?Firefighters for Families? organizes an an-nual holiday toy drive to support qualified families. 100% of the donations are returned directly to the com-munity. This was our first toy drive and it was a huge success thanks to the generosity of Pacetti Bay students and families. We were able to donate over 1500 toys and over $790.00 ! The top two school-wide homeroom winners that donated the most toys will receive a pizza party. Special thanks to Ms. Checchia's and Ms. Bai-ley's homeroom for donating the most toys.

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Flager Estates Fire

Submitted by Rachel Leitao, First Coast News Staff

Thursday, December 16th, 2010, 3:39pm

Anne, a community member, just wrote to us about a large fire in Hastings, Flagler Estates. The fire is located at Isom Avenue and Alvin Street. Community member Anne reports seeing helicopters, planes, fire trucks on the scene.

Community member Anne has unconfirmed information about people being in the home. The fire has apparently "jumped the road," and is spreading into the woods.

Community member Anne spoke with SJCSO on the scene and was told the fire was brought under control at about 3:00 pm. "There were several homes involved and some vacant lots."

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Community Christmas Caroling

Submitted by Rachel Leitao, First Coast News Staff

Thursday, December 16th, 2010, 2:39pm

“The Voice of Lincolnville”, Carrie Johnson and friends are extending the invitation for the annual Community Christmas Caroling. Come out and join the community as they show their support to our elders as they go Christmas Caroling to The Sisters of St Joseph’s, The Buckingham-Smith Assisted Living Center, The Samantha Wilson/ Bayview Senior Centers, and St Francis House on Dec 21, 2010. The Lincolnville Crimewatch, St Augustine Police Department, The St Augustine Red Tour Trains, and many other citizens are meeting at the Willie Galimore Center, 399 Riberia Street, at 5:00pm to start the annual caroling for the seniors. A Holiday card that is designed by our youth will be given to each residence as they herald the joys of this holiday.

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