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Florida Mother Faces Felony After Pickleball Paddle Used as Weapon in St. Augustine Court Brawl

6/21/2026

Michele Bannister, 47, was arrested in St. Augustine, Florida, after allegedly striking a man in the head multiple times with a pickleball paddle on May 31.

The altercation, which began as a dispute over which player should retrieve a ball, ended with the victim bleeding heavily from multiple cuts across his face.

Bannister, reportedly an orthopedic nurse, now faces a felony charge of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.

What Happened on the Court The confrontation began after a pickleball match when the victim said something to Bannister's son. Bannister intervened, and according to the St.

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