Historic City News

Republican Party to become “more visible”

In an interview with Reau Estes this afternoon, he told me that the Republican Party of St. Johns County has given new focus to the importance of the party’s participation in community events. “An example”, said Estes, “is what we did at Rhythm & Ribs.” referring to the tent and booth the party set up…

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Use PRIDE to track county complaints

St. Johns County government provides an effective method for citizens to file complaints and track efforts taken by county employees to resolve those issues with PRIDE. The Public Request Inquiry Data Exchange (PRIDE) is available to anyone with Internet access and users have the option to remain anonymous.

Government

New Businesses through 04/06/2008

Begin Business Date: 03/31/2008 End Business Date: 04/06/2008 From the records of DENNIS W. HOLLINGSWORTH ST. JOHNS COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR

Business

Errol Jones: Is he or isn’t he?

The St. Augustine Record was reporting yesterday that Jones will seek re-election after six years on the St. Augustine City Commission. When Historic City Media spoke with the Supervisor of Elections Office on yesterday, we were told that they could not find any record that Jones has filed as a candidate for re-election. The website…

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Government

Poker Room uncovers fake $100 bill

Would you know the difference if you were handed a counterfeit bill? A patron at The Poker Room on Racetrack Road in northwest St. Johns County will be more careful in the future.

Public Safety

Pills and cash stolen in burglary

Don’t make the same mistake as one St. Augustine Beach woman who reported that while she was out of her residence during the day yesterday, someone gained entry into her home stealing her perscription medications including Xanax, Percocet and Oxycodone — along with about $350.00 in cash.

Public Safety

Johnson refuses life in prison offer

Taking his chances and claiming in open court to know his options, 27 year old David Rama Johnson refused Assistant State Attorney Chris France’ offer that could spare his life if convicted in the capital murder trial pending before the St. Johns County Circuit Court.

Public Safety

Area debt collector fined $1.3 Million

According to information obtained from Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum’s website and records published by the Duval County Clerk of Court, Circuit Court Judge L. Haldane Taylor has ordered a Jacksonville resident and his debt collection agency to pay $1.3 million in restitution and civil penalties for violating Florida and Federal collections laws.

Business