HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2010

Guilty plea earns Cates probation in fraud case

Historic City News has learned that 43 year-old Scott Inman Cates, Vice President of Operations for Lee and Cates Glass, entered a guilty plea yesterday morning; admitting that he was involved in conducting an over-billing scheme that resulted in over 1,300 fraudulent insurance claims.

Public Safety

Flagler silent auction benefits scholarship fund

Priscilla Proctor has invited Historic City News readers to participate in a fine art silent auction featuring the works of Flagler College art professors and alumni.

Community

Southwest Business Council Update

Historic City News has learned that, at their latest gathering, the Southwest Business Council of the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce heard from Dan Holiday about the history of sandal making in Saint Augustine.

Business

Chamber Ambassadors present Seasonal Blend

Saint Johns County Chamber of Commerce President Kirk Wendland informed Historic City News local news reporters that the inaugural “Seasonal Blend” event kicked off on Thursday evening December 16th.

Community

Arrest made on attempted murder charges

A 53-year-old Hastings man shot in an exchange of gunfire with St. Johns County deputies Tuesday night was arrested on attempted murder charges.

Public Safety

Educator Preparation Institute graduates 42

St. Johns River Community College announced to local Historic City News reporters that 42 students were recently recognized for completing the college’s Educator Preparation Institute program.

Community

Interpretation of the Colonial Spanish Christmas

The de Mesa House in the Colonial Spanish Quarter will feature a special holiday treat as Historic City News readers are invited to enjoy a Colonial Christmas in St. Augustine — now through Saturday, January 9th.

Community

Cladek chance at freedom short-lived

The more than 1,000 investors who say they were bilked out of $113 million through the business operated by 69 year-old Lydia Cladek of St. Augustine Beach may have had the “last laugh” following an announcement yesterday that her court-appointed custodian has had “second thoughts”.

Public Safety