Month: March 2013

31-year-old DNA match identified in murder case

William W. Browning, born October 23, 1957, is serving a 150-year prison sentence for the second-degree beating and stabbing death of 44-year-old state social worker supervisor Judson Clements; but today, he is in the custody of the St Johns County Sheriff’s Office and was formally charged with a second murder that occurred in 1981.

Public Safety

Civil Air Patrol leaders honored

The St Augustine Civil Air Patrol Composite Squadron reported to Historic City News that their Commander, Ralph Aviles, was recently promoted to the rank of Major by Civil Air Patrol Group Two Commander, Lt. Col. Christopher Duemmel, during ceremonies held at the Northeast Florida Regional Airport Conference Center.

Community

Letter: Board should not renew attorney’s contract

Letter: Board should not renew attorney’s contract Pat Greenfield St Augustine, FL Dear Editor: I see that, once again, the issue of Patrick McCormack continuing his employment as the County Attorney comes before the Board of County Commissioners.

Editorials

Shoar not reopening closed suicide case

Explaining to Historic City News editor Michael Gold this afternoon, Commander Charles E. Mulligan made clear that continued controversy in the 2010 suicide of 24-year-old Michelle O’Connell has caused Sheriff Shoar to review the entire investigation into the emotional tragedy that touched several members of his agency — however, the suicide investigation has been completed…

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Public Safety

St Francis shelter receives Kiwanis food donation

Project Chairman Steve Fricke informed Historic City News reporters that the guest speaker at this morning’s regular Thursday meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Historical St Augustine was Renee Morris, Executive Director of St Francis House.

Community

Flagler adjunct debuts first published novel

Former Flagler College adjunct English professor, Laura Smith, will launch her debut novel, “Heart of Palm,” with a reading in the college’s Flagler Room at 6:30 p.m. on April 5 and all Historic City News readers are invited to attend.

Community

Art, Culture, and Heritage grant workshops

St Johns Cultural Council announced to Historic City News that local non-profit organizations interested in applying to the Tourist Development Council for an “Art Cultural and Heritage Grant” during fiscal year 2014, will have three opportunities for a representative to attend a mandatory workshop.

Business

St Augustine Easter Parade Sunday

Historic City News readers will want to be aware of traffic congestion, detours and parking restrictions in place and anticipated as a result of Sunday’s Easter Parade so that everyone enjoys their afternoon in downtown St Augustine.

Community