Brutnell says “not guilty” in sheriff’s department embezzlement scandal

Brutnell says “not guilty” in sheriff’s department embezzlement scandal

On Wednesday November 21st, when St Johns County Sheriff David Shoar called a make-shift, 27-minute press conference in his private office, inviting reporters he felt would be sympathetic to his predicament, he talked about how his Director of Finance, Raye A. Brutnell, was a “good person”, and, when asked, he said, “From everything I know remorseful to look like, yes.  She was remorseful.”

St Johns County teachers awarded “Champions for Children” grants

St Johns County teachers awarded “Champions for Children” grants

Community First Cares Foundation, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit philanthropic arm of Community First Credit Union, announced to local Historic City News reporters in St Johns County that they have awarded the inaugural “Champions for Children” classroom innovation grants in conjunction with Investing in Kids (INK!). Ten grants that support classroom innovation not funded through traditional budgets, were awarded to the winning St. Johns County teachers in November.

St Johns school award winners named

St Johns school award winners named

Friday, the Florida Department of Education announced to Historic City News reporters the names of schools in St Johns County that have earned the “Five Star School Award” for the 2017-2018 school year. The award is bestowed upon schools that are committed to incorporating family and community members into the school environment to enhance student learning. Statewide, over 700 schools earned the recognition.