Stanaland guilty of capital murder
Apparently not buying the story that his ex-wife shot Jesse “Pee Wee” Whitley, Historic City News has learned that the jury returned a “guilty” verdict against Steven Leslie Stanaland Jr. today — after less than one hour of deliberation.


Public Information Officer Mark Samson reported to Historic City News that the St. Augustine Police Department will join local and national law enforcement officers across the country for the 2011 national “Click It or Ticket” seat belt enforcement mobilization, May 23-June 5.
Kim Brumfield, Betty Griffin House Community Awareness Coordinator, announced the winners in their Children’s Art and Poetry Project.
Historic City News readers are invited to celebrate our unique culture and history during the Lincolnville Street Fair.
St. Johns County Audubon member Ali Peyre notified Historic City News that the 2011 nesting season for shorebirds and seabirds along the St. Johns County coastline has begun.
Carolyn Mudgette reported to Historic City News that the Vintage Chapter of the motorcycle rights organization, ABATE of Florida, Inc. and VFW Post 2931, will sponsor “Ride for our Future” to benefit Communities in schools of St. Johns.
Talmadge Schill Skinner, Jr., age 57 of St. Augustine, FL passed away at his home May 15, 2011.  He was a native of St. Augustine and had resided here most of his life.