HISTORIC CITY NEWS November 2012

Shots fired into West Augustine homes

Last week while most Historic City News readers were with family and friends observing Thanksgiving, several incidents of gun violence were occurring in St Johns County according to reports received this morning.

Public Safety

Two years later Scharfschwerdt trial approaching

Public Affairs Director Klare Ly, informed Historic City News that jury selection has begun in the felony sexual battery trial of former law enforcement officer, James Howard Scharfschwerdt.

Public Safety

Driver in serious condition after crash into school bus

Thirty-nine students at Pedro Menendez High School started their day yesterday with an unexpected shock when Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Neil Mariotti tells Historic City News that the school bus they were riding was struck by the driver of an SUV.

Public Safety

Surfing the social media websites

Weekday readers of Historic City News in St Augustine are provided an opportunity to share their perspectives, supportive or critical, through our “comment” feature; linking historiccity.com to our facebook page, accessible at historiccitynews.com, and our twitter feed at twitter.com/historiccity

Business

Renuart convenes local legislative delegation

Returning State Representative, Ronald “Doc” Renuart, announced to Historic City News that the St Johns County Legislative Delegation will hold its organizational meeting and general legislative public hearing on Monday, December 17, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.

Government

Girlfriend of murder victim now in custody

Detectives with the St Johns County Sheriff’s Office Robbery/Homicide Section are continuing to investigate a fatal stabbing that occurred last night.

Public Safety

Local Republican Club Christmas party

Republican readers of Historic City News are invited to attend the annual Christmas party presented by the Republican Club of Greater St Augustine, held this year at the St Augustine Shrine Club located at 250 Brainard Drive.

Community

Ghost Bike installed at scene of hit-and-run

Historic City News reader, Felicia Regan, attended this weekend’s installation ceremony held in honor of Christian Schroom; when a “ghost bike” was dedicated to his memory to commemorate his tragic death on Anastasia Boulevard, just blocks from his residence.

Community