In Port Huron, two people charged in a deadly January shooting on Vanness Street will be tried together. Dazman Drake, 23, and Sayon Florence, 36, face open murder charges for the death of Vincent Buckles. Prosecutors say Drake shot Buckles with an illegal gun after Florence, who shares a child with Buckles, asked him to scare Buckles over a child abuse complaint. Florence claims she didn’t intend for Buckles to be killed. Their joint pretrial hearing is set for June 9th in St. Clair County Circuit Court.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

In St. Clair County, the Sheriff’s Department warns residents about a recent scam targeting local families. Scammers are calling, pretending to be sheriff’s deputies, and demanding money to release a loved one on a tether. The department confirms this is false—tethers don’t work that way, and they never ask for payments by phone. Anyone who suspects they’ve been scammed should immediately contact St. Clair County Central Dispatch at (810) 985-8115 to report it. Stay alert and protect your family.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Last Friday, the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary in St. Clair County held its fourth annual Quarter Auction at their Port Huron Citadel. Doors opened at 5 p.m., with bidding from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For $10 admission, locals bid on prizes like a Detroit Lions signed jersey, a safari trip, and a “touch a freighter” experience. Dinner was available for $10. The money raised supported youth programs, scholarships for summer camps, and local backpack giveaways, helping kids across St. Clair County.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Starting Monday, June 9th, the St. Clair County Health Department is moving its main office from 28th Street to a new downtown location at 220 Fort Street in Port Huron. Some services will pause the week before, from June 2nd to June 6, and certain programs may be limited or remote during that time. The public is invited to an Open House on June 26, from 4 to 6 p.m., to tour the new facility and enjoy refreshments. For updates, visit scchealth.co

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

On Wednesday, the American Spirit, a huge 1,000-foot cargo ship, drifted close to the U.S. shore while moving upriver on the St. Clair River near the Blue Water Bridge. The strong current in that spot likely pushed the vessel toward the American bank before it corrected its path. This U.S.-flagged ship, part of the American Steamship Company, can carry over 62,000 tons and is powered by powerful diesel engines. The close call caused concern but ended without incident.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet