Man missing for 11-years identified
The skeletal remains of a man, who has been missing from Volusia County since December 2001, were tentatively identified to Historic City News reporters, pending additional DNA testing by St Johns County Sheriff’s detectives.



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Amber Grafft-Weiss, Florida Public Archaeology Network Outreach Coordinator, has invited Historic City News readers in St Augustine to participate in several archaeology events upcoming at the end of August and beginning of September.
St Johns County Fire Rescue Muscular Dystrophy Association coordinator, Matt Hooker, announced to Historic City News that, for the 13th year, local firefighters would participate in the 2012 MDA “Fill the Boot” fundraising drive.
A New Smyrna Beach woman has contacted Gordie Wilson, Superintendent of Fort Matanzas National Monument, and members of the St Johns County Commission, warning them against any action that would restore driving on the beach — and, this woman is one to watch.
Historic City News has learned that Flagler College would kick off its 2012-2013 Forum on Government and Public Policy lecture series beginning September 11; the first session featuring Mark Silva, Deputy Managing Editor of Bloomberg News.
In accordance with Florida State Statute 775.21, this news release will serve as public notification that the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office has been given information that a person judged to be a sexual predator is now residing within St. Johns County.
Media Relations Officer Kevin Kelshaw informed local Historic City News reporters that a man is being sought in connection with an attempted carjacking that occurred early this morning in front of the Kangaroo convenience store; located at 465 SR-16 near Schaller Road.