Historic City News

Medical Examiner finds homicide-suicide in deaths of Andrea and Shawn Yarbrough

Chief Medical Examiner Dr Wendolyn Sneed reported to Historic City News that the cause of the death of Andrea Nicole Yarbrough was a gunshot wound. The manner of death was determined to be homicide. Her husband, St Johns County Fire Rescue Lieutenant Shawn Michael Yarbrough, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to Dr Sneed.

Public Safety

Strawmen show up as spoilers to disenfranchise half of St Johns County voters

Historic City News reporters are tracking individuals with nothing invested in doing more than influencing the outcome of local elections by “closing the Primary” – a political maneuver that allows only Republican voters to elect Republican candidates. A legal loophole allows a write-in candidate to file for election without party affiliation in partisan races.

Government

Suicidal man rams patrol car before being shot to death

On Friday evening, June 7, 2024, at approximately 5:10 p.m., the St Johns County Sheriff’s Office reported to Historic City News that they received a call from a concerned family member about a local man who left his residence with a firearm after making verbal threats to commit suicide. According to the source, the man…

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Public Safety

Recap from St Johns County Commission meeting June 4th

St Johns County commissioners heard a status update Tuesday of the American Rescue Plan Act enacted to provide economic relief during the COVID pandemic. Historic City News local reporters reviewed the video of presentations during the regular county commission meeting on June 4th.

Government

St Johns County candidate qualifying dates and fees

St Johns County Supervisor of Elections Vicky Oakes informed Historic City News reporters that the “candidate qualifying period” for those running in the fall elections begins at noon, June 10th, and continues through June 14th at noon. Qualifying papers began being accepted Tuesday, May 28th, according to Section 99.061(8) F.S.

Government

Expecting the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season

Logan Parham, Storm ChaserHistoric City News The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season began on Saturday, June 1st, and won’t officially end until November 30th. This time of year contains the most storm activity and historically the most violent storms on the planet. Hurricane season typically comes to a peak around September 10th.

Public Safety

June – This Month at The Waterworks

Historic City News readers may be interested in upcoming cultural events reported by the St Johns Cultural Council, Inc. Always check with the event host to be sure that no last-minute changes have occurred before completing plans to attend. All planned events are subject to change. Selections reported by HistoricCoastCulture.com The historic Waterworks building is…

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Community

City of St Augustine Public Meetings

Historic City News local reporters were informed of the upcoming public meetings by the City of St Augustine. Always check with the office of the City Clerk to be sure that no last-minute changes have occurred before completing plans to attend. If it is difficult to attend in person, many public meetings are broadcast live…

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Government