Month: July 2022

Two child molesters arrested in capital sex abuse investigation

On Friday, July 8, 2022, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Major Case Unit completed an investigation into allegations of capital sexual abuse involving multiple juvenile victims. Warrants were signed by Flagler County Court Judge Melissa Distler for the arrests of two suspects identified during the investigation.

Public Safety

Former commissioner Errol D Jones to be honored by City Hall on Monday

The City of St Augustine reported to Historic City News that tomorrow, Monday, July 11, 2022, the American flag at City Hall will fly at half-staff in honor of the late former commissioner Errol D Jones.  The following day, Tuesday, July 12, 2022, the protocol will be repeated in honor of the late former commissioner…

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Government

Discharging fireworks on Independence Day

Since 1941, fireworks that fly or explode have been illegal in Florida.  But, in the 2020 Legislative Session, State Senator Travis Hutson introduced Senate Bill 140 which passed and was signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, allowing the safe discharge of fireworks on three “designated holidays”.

Public Safety

Florida’s chief elections official visits the local supervisor of elections

In anticipation of this year’s mid-term elections, the St Johns County Supervisor of Elections office had a very special visitor. Earlier this month, Secretary of State Cord Byrd took time out of his busy schedule to stop by the local office to meet the staff and learn about our process for holding safe, secure, and…

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Government