Year: 2008

Mother arrested for child abuse

Historic City News was informed that a 39-year old St. Johns County woman was arrested this afternoon on a charge of felony child abuse after she allegedly went shopping while leaving her infant child in her vehicle while it was not running and the windows were closed.

Public Safety

Guest Column – Cyndi Stevenson

Your Taxes-Your Community-Your Quality of Life Like you, the county is facing costly price increases and budget uncertainties caused by the slowing economy and Amendment 1. To address that county staff and our new administrator, Michael Wanchick, are looking for new ways to save money and keep up the level of service you expect.

Editorials

Three arrested at Cornell Road house party

Three St. Johns County men were arrested on a charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and two of them were also charged with conducting an open house party this morning according to a report received by Historic City News this afternoon.

Public Safety

Light turn out for GOP event

There was good weather until about 2:45 p.m. this afternoon for a barbecue and political festivities to dedicate the new campaign headquarters of the Republican Party of St. Johns County — but the anticipated crowds were light.

Commission candidate forum in Ponte Vedra

The Ponte Vedra Beach Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with the Ponte Vedra Recorder, holds a forum for candidates running for election to the St. Johns County commission.

Lottery tickets stolen

Media Relations Officer Kevin Kelshaw reported to Historic City News this afternoon that a man and woman are being sought in connection with the theft of lottery tickets from four convenience stores as well as an attempted theft of tickets from another store at different locations around the county.

Public Safety

City Fire Department Gets Fire Boat

In an announcement from Chief Mike Arnold, Historic City News was informed of a new piece of essential fire fighting equipment that soon will be available — and at no cost to the city.

Government

City to host Summit on Homelessness

On July 16th the City of St. Augustine will host a meeting to launch efforts to develop and adopt a 10-year plan to end homelessness in our community according to an announcement received by Historic City News this morning.

Community