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The who, the where and the how'd they get there... in St Augustine, FL. Welcome to the curious and c

09/05/2026

What was it really like growing up in St. Augustine before the growth, traffic and crowds?

Mike Davis remembers it — and his family has helped build a remarkable amount of what came next.

In this episode of The St. Augustine Chronicles, Karen sits down with Mike of A.D. Davis Construction to talk about growing up in a much smaller St. Augustine, old downtown, youth sports, Flagler College, the changes he's watched happen across St. Johns County — and the construction legacy his grandfather started in 1954.

One of our favorite stories: Mike worked at Flagler College as a teenager, following his grandfather and father. Decades later, his son Reese managed a major renovation there. During the project, workers uncovered Mike's signature from 1985 hidden behind a bulletin board — and Reese gave it to him for Father's Day.

Four generations. One city. A lot of history.

This is a fun, nostalgic conversation with someone whose family is truly woven into the fabric of St. Augustine.

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08/21/2026

What can happen when someone is given one more chance?

For Debbie Morales and Chelsea Cottle, the answer is extraordinary.

Debbie once came to the Women’s Refuge of St. Johns County after years of addiction and incarceration. She completed the program, stayed to help other women, went back to school — and today she leads the organization that helped change her own life.

Chelsea's story is still unfolding. After nearly 30 years of addiction, seven attempts at rehab, abusive relationships and 13 months in jail, she was facing the possibility of 12 years in prison when a judge allowed her to enter the Women’s Refuge instead.

Today she is 24 months clean, working, rebuilding her relationship with her son and family, and preparing to graduate from the program.

Their stories are raw, deeply personal and filled with faith — but most of all, they're about hope, responsibility and the possibility of becoming someone you never thought you could be.

This is one of those conversations that stays with you.

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08/14/2026

Usually he's behind the camera. This time, we put him in the hot seat. 🎥

If you've watched The St. Augustine Chronicles, you've seen Blake Blevins' work — you just may not have seen Blake.

Born and raised in St. Augustine, Blake is a Flagler graduate, sports fanatic and Director of Operations at 904Now. Karen turns the cameras around for a fun, very unscripted conversation about growing up in a rapidly changing St. Augustine, surviving Hurricane Matthew downtown, college during COVID, sports and motorsports, working in local media — and what the future of 904Now might eventually look like.

And yes… Blake somehow manages to produce the show while being interviewed on it. 😂

A little different from our usual episode — and a lot of fun.

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07/16/2026

Some people study history. Some people live it.

In this episode of The St. Augustine Chronicles, Karen talks with Greg White — a man who grew up in segregated St. Augustine, marched during the civil rights movement, served in Vietnam, and later helped shape the future of West Augustine through decades of community leadership.

This is not just a history lesson. It’s a personal, powerful, firsthand story about courage, service, truth, and the long arc of change in St. Augustine.

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06/27/2026

What happened to real local journalism — and how much has St. Augustine changed along the way?

In this episode of The St. Augustine Chronicles, Karen talks with Stuart Korfhage, former editor of the St. Augustine Record and current managing editor of the Jacksonville Business Journal, about the evolution of news, the challenge of covering growth fairly, and what’s been lost as local reporting has faded and social media has taken over.

It’s a thoughtful conversation about St. Augustine, St. Johns County, journalism, growth, and why balanced reporting still matters.

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06/11/2026

What happens when a tough, no-nonsense Midwest athlete joins the Navy on a whim… and eventually becomes a history-making police chief in St. Augustine?

In this episode of The St. Augustine Chronicles, Karen talks with Jennifer Michaux about her journey from suburban Chicago to the Navy, from military service to SAPD, and what it was like to build a career in spaces where women were still breaking through. It’s a fascinating conversation with a woman who is funny, tough, grounded, and absolutely a trailblazer.

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05/31/2026

What does a city manager actually do — and who is the person behind that role in St. Augustine?

In this episode of The St. Augustine Chronicles, Karen sits down with David Birchim, the current city manager for the City of St. Augustine, to talk about his path from urban planner to city manager, the transformation of downtown over the last few decades, and what it’s really like to help manage a historic city shaped by tourism, preservation, development, archaeology, and public pressure.

There’s also some fascinating behind-the-scenes discussion about major local projects and how City Hall has evolved over time.

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05/15/2026

What happens when a young woman moves to St. Augustine with a business degree, buys a 3-chair salon with no industry experience, and figures it out as she goes?

In this episode of The St. Augustine Chronicles, Karen talks with Kristy Weeks of Panache Salon and Spa about how she built Panache from a tiny downtown salon into the largest salon in St. Johns County — while raising kids, navigating the realities of being a woman in business, and creating real opportunities for the people who work with her. It’s a great conversation about business, leadership, old St. Augustine, and what it really takes to build something that lasts.

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05/01/2026

What if one of the most effective ways to reduce crime is to help people before they end up back in jail?

In this episode of The St. Augustine Chronicles, Karen talks with Sergeant Michael Clark of the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office about the SWORD program, homeless outreach, re-entry, and the real stories behind second chances in St. Johns County. This isn’t just a conversation about law enforcement — it’s about addiction, accountability, community support, and what happens when someone finally gets the help they need to turn their life around.

One of the stories he tells is incredible.
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04/09/2026

🎄 Ever wonder who actually creates Nights of Lights — and what it really takes to pull it off year after year?

In this episode of The St. Augustine Chronicles, Karen talks with Chris Fitts of Angels in the Architecture, the man behind decades of Nights of Lights installations in St. Augustine. From the early days of the event to the massive year-round planning it takes now, this is a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at one of the city’s most iconic traditions. There’s also a lot of old St. Augustine, surf culture, downtown history, and local-business perspective woven in.

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