St Augustine Police Department Corporal Charles Simpson informed local Historic City News reporters that the Criminal Investigations Division is seeking the identity and whereabouts of a man captured on surveillance video using a stolen credit card.
Guest Column: Identity Theft
David B. Shoar
St. Johns County Sheriff
This month, I would like to address a very real concern and offer tips in an effort to combat Identity Theft. It is one of the fastest growing crimes in America today and affects nearly 10 million victims every year. The most recent yearly dollar loss was estimated at $52.6 billion dollars.
Tax Collector Dennis W Hollingsworth, CFC, informed local Historic City News reporters that, beginning today, St Johns County property owners can expect to find their tax bills in the mailbox as the 2012 tax season begins.
Letter: Brunson has best qualifications
Phyllis and Al Abbatiello
Fruit Cove, FL 32259
Dear Editor:
After considerable thought, Al and I unconditionally endorse Randy Brunson for County Commission, District 5.
We find it a bit ironic, at best, that St Augustine Beach Commission candidate Edward George would send a postcard to registered voters at St Augustine Beach that implies Republican voters need to know where O’Brien stands on the “issues” — the inference, of course, that George represents Republican voters better than O’Brien.
A 59-year old man, on probation for methamphetamine charges from St Charles County, Missouri, has been arrested and charged with production of methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell, manufacture, or deliver, and possession of drug paraphernalia here in St Johns County.
The University of Florida and partnering organizations have made it possible for Historic City News readers to attend the first United States tour of the National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba since the beginning of Communist rule under Fidel Castro.
Supervisor of Elections Vicky Oakes told Historic City News that while over 24,000 St Johns County voters have appeared at one-of-six local Early Voting locations since Saturday morning, three familiar faces are already busily tabulating the 16,000 ballots cast by mail or through this year’s greatly enhanced absentee voting program.
