Tip nets suspect in theft

March 29, 2008

Mac Tool truck
The father of a burglary victim is being credited with helping the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office track down a suspect in the case that played out over two counties in January.

“Our detectives have been investigating the case and getting leads since the incident happened Jan. 24.” Sheriff’s Office spokesman Kevin Kelshaw said Friday. Read more

County Services Southeast Annex

March 29, 2008

SE Library and annex
The new Southeast Annex, serving the citizens of southern St. Johns County, is complete and ready for operation.

Residents of southeast St. Johns County now will be able to register their automobiles, pay their taxes, secure drivers licenses, and conduct all the other activities normally handled at the Main Tax Collector’s Office located on Lewis Speedway. Read more

Movie filming: “The Year of Easter”

March 29, 2008

Year of Easter
Lights, camera, action… in America’s oldest city. A movie is being filmed in St. Augustine called “The Year of Easter.”

It’s based on a true story about a little Lebanese girl — Yvonne Rice — who grew up in St. Augustine in the 1950s. Read more