Attorney for migrant accused in St. Johns County deputy’s death calls for charges to be dropped ahead of bond hearing

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Vergilio Aguilar-Mendez is set to appear in court on Friday for a hearing as he faces manslaughter accusations in the death of St. Johns County Sergeant Deputy…

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Medical examiner says struggle with migrant, possible emotional stress contributed to death of St. Johns County deputy

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – The St. Johns County Medical Examiner found that St. Johns County Sgt. Deputy Michael Kunovich — who collapsed and later died at a hospital in…

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National media attention brings new scrutiny to confrontation between migrant, St. Johns County deputy seen in video

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – A body camera video that shows an exchange between a Spanish-speaking teen and a St. Johns County deputy is now getting national attention. In May,…

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