At the start of the school year, Historic City News was informed that Sheriff Rick Staly began a project with area students to design car wraps for the patrol vehicles used by school resource deputies in Flagler County.
Sleuth, who was looking into a fatal shooting, is found dead from a gunshot
The shooting death of the girlfriend of a Florida deputy sheriff has haunted and divided the community of St. Augustine, for going on a decade. Shortly after the woman, 24-year-old Michelle O’Connell, was killed by a bullet from her boyfriend’s service weapon, the authorities ruled the case a suicide, without examining crucial forensic evidence.
Historic City News in St Johns County learned yesterday that Flagler County deputies responded to a victim’s shelter early Tuesday morning after receiving reports that a domestic violence offender was being warned against trespass in the area.
At the conclusion of each academic year, Historic City News reports the names of a graduating senior from each of St. Johns County’s high schools; chosen for his or her leadership and service to school, to community, and to other students.
On Monday evening, May 6, 2019, the City of St Augustine Beach held a commission meeting, discussing and presenting issues, like Older Americans Month, Municipal Clerk’s Week, a request from St. Johns County Property Appraiser, Wanda Forest of the North Florida Transportation Organization presented a review of the five-year transportation improvement plan, a second reading of an ordinance concerning building permit fees, award of a bid for the Urban Forestry Management Plan, and a first reading of an ordinance concerning business tax receipts.
Bianca Speights reported to Historic City News that starting today, and continuing through June 10th, channel restrictions will be enforced as part of the Bridge of Lions rehabilitation project on SR-A1A, weather and unforeseen circumstances permitting.
Ellie Marie (Eli) Washtock, whose non-binary sexual preference has overshadowed the investigation of his murder, is on the road to justice; as the district Medical Examiner has ruled his death a homicide. The murder was discovered by Washtock’s 15-year-old son about 7:30 a.m. on January 31, 2019, in a third-floor unit at Laterra Condominiums inside the gated World Golf Village community.
Gregory White
St Augustine, FL
Dear Historic City News Editor:
The age-old institution of slavery existed in most of St. Augustine’s long and diverse history. Reminders of it can be seen all over town today including the old fort and many historic buildings.
