Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of January.
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🏘️ Community
St. Johns County Fire Rescue dedicated its Fallen Firefighter Memorial yesterday at 2:10 p.m. to honor firefighters who lost their lives.
The memorial, which includes a 9/11 Tree Memorial (a tribute for those lost on 9/11), offers a quiet space for family and friends to reflect.
🎓 Education
Sabina Atic and Ashley Vizcarra were honored as Teacher of the Year and Rookie Teacher of the Year by the St. Johns County Education Foundation for the 2025-2026 school year on Jan.
20. Atic teaches biomedical sciences at Beachside High while Vizcarra guides science and math at Valley Ridge Academy.
🏥 Health
Dr. Ronald B. Joseph, a respected local surgeon and former Olympic figure skater, died Jan.
20 after a long battle with ALS. A Catholic funeral mass will be held Friday, Jan. 23 at 1:00 p.m. at Our Lady Star of the Sea in Ponte Vedra Beach.
K9s For Warriors opened a new on-campus veterinary clinic in Ponte Vedra Tuesday (boosting efficient care for service dogs like Anchor) as the nonprofit aims to cut wait times and cost.
The 4,284 sqft facility will provide testing, surgery, and recovery on campus.
🎉 St. Augustine Events
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Casa de Vino 57 Historical Lecture Series - Lecture 3
6-7 p.m. — Casa De Vino 57 — Ticket required — Experience the charm of St. Augustine through its historical wine narrative.
Poetry Open Mic Night
2:30-4:30 p.m. — The Waterworks — Free entry — Experience the lyrical talents of local poets in a vibrant community setting.
St. Augustine Spanish Food & Wine Festival
6 PM – 5 PM — St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors & Convention Bureau — Free entry — Celebrate St. Augustine's Spanish heritage with delicious food, wines, and cultural events.
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