Historic City News

Arrest in disappearance of Rebecca Ware

After a Grand Jury indictment was obtained yesterday, Historic City News has learned that the former boyfriend of Rebecca Ann Ware has been arrested and charged with 2nd-degree murder; in the case of the St Johns County woman who has not been seen or heard from since October 29, 2010.

Public Safety

Guest Column: Be ready for General Election

Guest Column: Be ready for General Election Vicky Oakes Supervisor of Elections St Johns County, FL The Primary Election is behind us now and we are already looking forward to and preparing for the November 6 General Election – it is only a few weeks away.

Editorials

Library card has never been worth more

There has never been a better time for Historic City News readers to sign-up and carry their St Johns County Public Library card while several area businesses are offering cardholders special discounts throughout the month of September.

Community

Homeless Veterans get a day of relief

Homeless Veterans get a day of relief By Michael Isam St Augustine, FL There is a regime to daily life that begins with the rising of the sun; it is a lifestyle reminiscent of military life where the day is mapped out for you, minus the “3 hots and a cot” guarantee.

Community

County furnishes sand bags to residents

Communications Manager Michael Ryan reported to Historic City News that St Johns County residents could obtain free sand and bags to protect their property from flooding caused by the heavy rains associated with Tropical Storm Isaac beginning tomorrow morning.

Public Safety

September means back-to-school

September means back-to-school David B. Shoar Sheriff, St Johns County This month I would like to remind all of our citizens as well as visitors that schools are now back in session, which means that our children are going to and from school daily.

Editorials

Jewish Historical Society anniversary program

Historic City News readers are invited to attend a special 60-minute program being sponsored by the St Augustine Jewish Historical Society celebrating the 447th anniversary of the founding of America’s oldest city of European origin.

Community

John Doe pulls 10-year sentence

Historic City News was informed today that District Court Judge Roy B Dalton sentenced “John Doe” a/k/a “Leroy” a/k/a “LTH” to 120 months in federal prison following his conviction on seven counts of aggravated identity theft, six counts of falsely representing a social security number, and one count of passport fraud.

Public Safety