Texting-while-driving ban clears Senate

Texting-while-driving ban clears Senate By: Bill Cotterell Florida is one of only five states not outlawing texting while driving — but, hoping to stamp out an “epidemic” of the dangerous activity, the Florida legislature may be changing that soon.

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March New Businesses

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Business

Man who left dog to die withdraws guilty plea

Historic City News has learned that St Johns County Circuit Judge Michael Traynor has allowed Randal Bryen Hart to withdraw his previous guilty plea to charges that he cut his dog’s throat and left him to die in a pasture near his home.

Public Safety

Ponte Vedra Beach crash victim dies from injuries

Sheriff’s spokesman Kevin Kelshaw reported to Historic City News that 75-year-old Romildo “Ray” Gottuso, who lived at 68 Dolphin Boulevard in Ponte Vedra Beach, died at Shands Jacksonville Medical Center from injuries sustained in a single-car collision on Friday, March 29th.

Public Safety

Fire Rescue honors telecommunications operators

Jeremy Robshaw reported to Historic City News that this week, it is with great honor that St Johns County Fire Rescue celebrates April 14-20, as National Telecommunications Week — in honor of the men and women in our local communications center whose diligence and hard work helps to keep our county and its citizens safe.

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