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In addition, outdoor experiences, and [email protected] Local American Legion post to hold ‘V for seating remains permissible with appropriate roaring surprises! (904) 285-8831, ext. 3941 Veterans’ fundraiser June 13 social distancing. The Palm Valley American Legion is hosting The limited reopening of movie theaters, Ed Johnson a “V for Veterans” fundraiser Saturday, June concert houses and auditoriums remains at Senior Account Executive 13, to help support local Post 233. 50% capacity. Additionally, gyms were able [email protected] The fundraiser will be held 5-9 p.m. at to open at full capacity with appropriate social (904) 285-8831, ext. 3940 560 N. Wilderness Trail in Ponte Vedra Beach. distancing. Finally, the restrictions on gather- V Pizza will be donate all the pizza and cook- ings have been loosened to now allow groups Kristin Flanagan ing onsite. of 50 people or fewer to congregate. Account Executive The cost for the event is $10 and includes [email protected] unlimited pizza and soda. A cash bar will also St. Augustine City Commission upholds (904) 285-8831, ext. 3950 be available. Social distancing guidelines will decision to postpone fireworks event April Snyder be followed. On Monday, June 8, the St. Augustine City Sales Assistant For more information, visit www.al233fl.org. Commission unanimously upheld its deci- [email protected] sion to postpone the annual fireworks display, (904) 285-8831, ext. 3937 Phase 2 of Florida’s planned reopening Fireworks Over the Matanzas, to a date to be began June 5 determined at a future commission meeting. Jonathan Bueno Last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced This decision, in conformity with the Florida Circulation Manager the Phase Two reopening of Florida would governor’s directives and the cancellation of [email protected] begin this Friday, June 5. 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To jacksonvillezoo.org clarify, at this time seating capacity will be at BRIEFS continues on Page 3 JZG_Dinosauria20_PVR-2.312x6.25_rsg_PonteVedra.indd 1 4/2/2020 10:54:16 AM Ponte Vedra Recorder · June 11, 2020 COMMUNITY NEWS 3 Off-duty SJSO sergeant charged with Briefs Continued from 2 policy of reopening, current health aggravated battery with deadly weapon statistics, safety guidelines and the most recent fireworks decisions of shot in the toes of both feet after Staggers St. Augustine and Hastings. According to surrounding coastal jurisdictions. Veteran officer accused of reportedly fired a handgun in the ground SJSO, he wasn’t named in any disciplin- “Fireworks Over the Matanzas shooting roommate in feet at and at both sides of the victim’s head. ary issues during his almost 17 years as a attracts thousands of visitors every The victim also was struck with two or deputy. Staggers also received an Excep- year and is valued by our local busi- Ponte Vedra Beach residence three slaps, the arrest report said. tional Service Award in 2019. nesses, as well as our residents,” The victim was able to run to a After reviewing the incident, the sher- said St. Augustine Mayor Tracy By Don Coble neighbor’s apartment to call 911. The iff’s office “separated Staggers’ employ- Upchurch. “With the recent spike in An off-duty St. Johns County Sheriff’s victim was released from the hospital on ment” on Tuesday. COVID-19 cases reported in Florida Office sergeant was arrested Monday Tuesday. Staggers was ordered to surrender his in mind, and with a heavy heart, we night and charged with aggravated bat- Deputies said it appeared Staggers was gun to the sheriff’s office during his first simply must postpone this year’s tery with a deadly weapon after shoot- intoxicated. The sergeant admitted to court appearance on Tuesday. His bond event for the safety and health of our ing his roommate in the feet during an firing his handgun, but he claims to have was set at $25,000. community.” argument. blacked out when he did it, SJCO said. Napolian Staggers, 48, of Ponte According to the sheriff’s office Vedra Beach, was arrested after depu- website, Staggers was assigned to the CUSTOM BUILDING & REMODELING ties responded to a call at an apartment 220-square-mile Southwest District, SINCE 1962 complex at 9:10 p.m.