Expensive drive-off

April 15, 2008

Pilot Travel Centers on CR 210 was the victim of a diesel fuel “drive-off” yesterday morning, according to an incident report filed by Deputy Craig Maguire.

Fortunately, the station can identify the man who they say obtained over $400.00 worth of diesel fuel without paying. In accordance with station policy, the suspect was required to leave his driver’s license and a cash deposit with the cashier before fueling. Read more

Written by AuggieNewsHound · Filed Under Crime & Punishment | Leave a Comment

Sign of the times

April 15, 2008

Real Estate Office
With continued weakening of new and resale homes and fewer sub-prime loans available from lenders, slow real estate sales are taking their toll on real estate agencies — and St. Augustine is no exception.

There has been some consolidation in the local market; some real estate franchises have been sold to out-of-town investors and some independent and franchise agencies have been closed altogether. Read more

Written by AuggieNewsHound · Filed Under Growth | Leave a Comment

Cathedral Festival this weekend

April 15, 2008

Cathedral Festival
Great entertainment is lined up at the Mission of Nombre de Dios; starting Friday at 5:00 pm until Sunday at 10:30 pm.

You are invited to come enjoy local entertainment and put on those dancing shoes during the celebration April 18-20, 2008. Read more

Written by Freddy · Filed Under Local Events | Leave a Comment

Confusion over bid for Mayor

April 15, 2008

Joe Boles
Local discussion forums and news sites have been speculating whether George Gardner will in fact run for re-election. Gardner, a former Mayor, currently holds Seat 3 on the St. Augustine City Commission; a seat which expires this year and was changed by voter referendum in November, 2006.