Month: October 2012

St Johns River Farmers Market tomorrow

St Johns River Farmers Market spokesperson Liz Gallagher updated Historic City News in St Augustine about some of the vendors available for tomorrow’s market from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, in a beautiful Old Florida setting at Alpine Groves Park located at 2060 SR-13 in Switzerland.

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Lecture examines American two-party system

Flagler College assistant professor Steve Voguit invites Historic City News readers to attend the next 2012 Community Lecture Series edition on October 23 when he presents his views on the American tradition of voting for Republicans or Democrats — with third party candidates often an afterthought.

Community

Inmates earn employment certification

Public Information Officer Debra Johnson reported to Historic City News that, thanks to a program offered in the Flagler County Inmate Facility, two soon-to-be released inmates will be certified to immediately start work in any food service job.

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Conviction sends mortgage fraud warning

The mastermind behind fraudulent mortgage loans on homes sold in the Bartram Springs subdivision was convicted today following a joint local investigation by the FDLE and FBI; according to Florida Department of Law Enforcement Special Agent in Charge of the Jacksonville Region, Dominick Pape.

Public Safety

Images of suspected Ponte Vedra Beach burglar

Kevin Kelshaw, Media Relations Officer for the St Johns County Sheriff’s Office, updated Historic City News with additional evidence that has been developed in the October 2 burglary of an apartment on Ironwood Drive in Ponte Vedra Beach; hoping one of our readers may have information that would assist property crimes detectives.

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St Augustine teacher celebrates new life

Colette Oldham, a busy mom and kindergarten teacher who lives in St Augustine South, shared with Historic City News that, at age 53, she felt “trapped” by the demands of everyday life; so, she decided it was time to make a lifestyle change and lose weight — she ended up losing 94 pounds.

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Missing Orlando woman located in I-95 rest area

FHP Lieutenant Justin Asbury advised Historic City News reporters that the search for a woman, believed to be suicidal, who, according to a friend, was traveling from Orlando to New England by car, ended last night in St Johns County when troopers located her in the northbound rest area along I-95.

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