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Historic City “News in Photos” contest
Historic City “News in Photos” Contest opens Monday, August 5, 2013 to shutterbugs and newshounds eager to compete for a cash prize and gifts sponsored by Computer Doctors in St Augustine.
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Predator re-arrested on new bestiality charges
After posting $11,000 bond, Historic City News reported the release of 52-year old sexual predator James Lee Lyons of St Johns County, on Friday, July 26th; a warrant for Lyons’ arrest had been issued charging him with animal cruelty and sexual activity involving an animal.
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School lunch program applications start today
Sean Prevatt, Director of Food and Nutrition Services, has provided information for Historic City News readers about the 2013-2014 St Johns County School District policy regarding free and reduced price meals for students under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs and Child Care Food Program.
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Pickpocket steals wallet from customer’s purse
St Augustine Police public information officer Mark Samson reported to Historic City News that on Saturday, while local resident Cathy Brown was shopping at the Winn-Dixie Marketplace located at 3551 North Ponce de Leon Boulevard, an unknown person snagged her wallet from her purse, unnoticed.
Posted inBusiness
St Augustine attorney suspended for a year
The Florida Bar informed local Historic City News reporters that action has been taken against 52-year-old Marlene Garcia, who resides at 115B Flagler Boulevard in St Augustine, to suspend her from the practice of law for one year, effective immediately.
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Twenty-year employees recognized at celebration dinner
Robin Burchfield reported to Historic City News this afternoon that St Augustine Youth Services (SAYS) recently held a Celebration Dinner at Creekside Dinery to honor staff, the boys, and volunteers at the non-profit therapeutic group home for children who have been the victims of child abuse or extreme neglect.
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Herbie Wiles Insurance employees donate Wednesday jeans funds
Historic City News learned today that Tools-4-Schools, Betty Griffin House, and St Francis House in St Augustine are the beneficiaries of a nine-month charitable giving program undertaken by the staff of Herbie Wiles Insurance.
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El Galeon of St Augustine arrives in the Big Apple
Fundacion Nao Victoria manager Eduardo Almagro Blanco, documented for Historic City News readers the arrival of St Augustine’s newest educational ship, El Galeon Andalucia, as it made its way up the Hudson River to arrive in New York City on Saturday.
