HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2019

Sheriff two-months too late to arrest deputy for molestation

Despite charges of lewd and lascivious molestation to a person between 12 and 16-years-of-age, former deputy sheriff Jeffrey Lewis Cook will not be prosecuted — even though he was fired by St Johns County Sheriff David B Shoar on January 11, 2019 and arrested for the crime.

Public Safety

Obituary: Pierre D Thompson

Historic City News was informed that Pierre Dutasta Thompson passed away peacefully on February 8, 2019 at the age of 91. Pierre was born October 12, 1927 in St. Augustine to parents John D. and Suzette Dutasta Thompson. After a short time in the Navy, he graduated from Rollins College with a bachelor’s degree in…

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Community

City manager accused of more lies in Coquina land grab

Historic City News has been following consistently false and misleading representations by St Augustine City Manager, John P. Regan, Sr., accused of portraying a false sense of urgency surrounding his commitment for the City to purchase lots on Coquina Avenue at top-of-the-market price.

Government

St Johns County Spring Break Camp 2019

Don’t miss this opportunity for your children ages 5 to 12 to meet new friends, play games, and learn cool skills during Spring Break Camp 2019 presented by St Johns County Parks and Recreation Department.

Community

Celebrating 10-years of police service

Historic City News was informed that Officer Russell Kelly was recognized for ten-years of outstanding service to the City of St Augustine Beach Police Department last month during a regular St Augustine Beach City Commission meeting.

Public Safety

Letter: Wrong on the Right-of-Way?

Lee GeanuleasSt Augustine Residents Count Dear Historic City News readers: Remember on January 14, 2019 when Michael Cullum, Public Works Director for the City of St Augustine, told the City Commission that the city “did not have legal access” to the Coquina Creek outfall?

Editorials

Sheriff candidate is Tea Party guest speaker

Historic City News readers are patriotically invited to attend the open meeting of the Saint Augustine Tea Party on Tuesday, February 12th at 6:30 pm, held at the Village Inn located at 900 N. Ponce de Leon Boulevard, St. Augustine. The special guest will be Chris Strickland, Republican Candidate for St. Johns County Sheriff.

Community

Letter: No more free rent

Letter: No more free rent Merrill Paul Roland, Esq.St Johns County, FL Dear Historic City News editor: On Wednesday, January 23, 2019, I requested a copy of the rental agreement or lease for office space between St. Johns County and the “Friends of A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway” located at 2175 Mizell Road St….

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Editorials