Fernandina Beach, on Amelia Island, is the northernmost city on Florida's Atlantic coast.
That's certainly a distinction of sorts. But until recently, it was unique in another way: Since 1562, it has been ruled by France, Spain, Great Britain, Spain (again), the Republic of Florida, the Green Cross of Florida, Mexico, the Confederate States of America and the United States. It is, therefore, the only municipality in this country to have had eight different national flags flown over it.
Now it may have another distinction.
A Nassau County sheriff's deputy spotted Aaron Seth Thomas and Megan Lynn Mondanaro narrowly escaped being hit by a car while riding their bicycles--without lights.
But what got them arrested was their breathalyzer tests. They'd been drinking at a nearby bar before they got on their saddles. Moreover, seven cans of beer were found in Thomas' backpack.
They were placed in back of the deputy's car for transport to jail. While waiting, they removed their clothes and engage in sex.
(Don't ask!)
The deputy pulled Thomas out of the car but he shoved the deputy to the ground and ran off naked. He was later apprehended by an ice cream store. In the meantime, Mondanaro was moved to a different car and allegedly kicked two officers along the way.
Thomas and Mondanaro are now in custody, facing various charges. Their actions have now added to Fernandina Beach's uniqueness: In addition to being the only municipality to have flown eight national flags, it is (probably) the only, or at least one of the few, places in this country where a couple is in custody for having too much fun.
(I don't judge!)
That's certainly a distinction of sorts. But until recently, it was unique in another way: Since 1562, it has been ruled by France, Spain, Great Britain, Spain (again), the Republic of Florida, the Green Cross of Florida, Mexico, the Confederate States of America and the United States. It is, therefore, the only municipality in this country to have had eight different national flags flown over it.
Now it may have another distinction.
A Nassau County sheriff's deputy spotted Aaron Seth Thomas and Megan Lynn Mondanaro narrowly escaped being hit by a car while riding their bicycles--without lights.
But what got them arrested was their breathalyzer tests. They'd been drinking at a nearby bar before they got on their saddles. Moreover, seven cans of beer were found in Thomas' backpack.
They were placed in back of the deputy's car for transport to jail. While waiting, they removed their clothes and engage in sex.
(Don't ask!)
The deputy pulled Thomas out of the car but he shoved the deputy to the ground and ran off naked. He was later apprehended by an ice cream store. In the meantime, Mondanaro was moved to a different car and allegedly kicked two officers along the way.
Thomas and Mondanaro are now in custody, facing various charges. Their actions have now added to Fernandina Beach's uniqueness: In addition to being the only municipality to have flown eight national flags, it is (probably) the only, or at least one of the few, places in this country where a couple is in custody for having too much fun.
(I don't judge!)
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