Arrests reported in West Augustine shootings

St Johns County Sheriff’s Office Media Relations Officer Kevin Kelshaw reported to local Historic City News reporters that four men have been arrested in connection with several shootings that occurred last month in West Augustine.

Public Safety

Brown wins nod for next Alzheimer’s Center

Executive Director Cathy Brown won a unanimous show of support for the Council on Aging initiative to bring expanded care options for Alzheimer’s patients to St Johns County, when the county commission recently agreed to the establishment of a temporary Alzheimer’s Center in a vacant building located next to the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall.

Community

Volunteer board and committee vacancies

Historic City News readers who would like to participate on a local government advisory committee or volunteer board can take a more active role in county government by applying for one of a variety of current vacancies in St Johns County.

Community

New county commissioners sworn-in

Historic City News will celebrate with friends, family members, and the public at large during a special day in county government; when three St Johns County commissioners will be sworn-in during a 9:00 a.m. ceremony, then participate in their first official meeting, and, at 2:00 p.m., return for a government ethics and transparency workshop.

Government

West Augustine Career Fair

Historic City News readers are invited to participate in the 4th Annual West Augustine Career Fair on Wednesday, November 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Solomon Calhoun Center located at 1300 Duval Street in St Augustine.

Community

Suspected gas leak near Pellicer Creek

Community Affairs Coordinator Sergeant Charles E Mulligan informed Historic City News that a suspected natural gas leak is under investigation — police and fire crews are on the scene and traffic is being diverted from the area of US-1 South near I-95 at the Flagler County Line.

Public Safety

FDOT road repairs and maintenance report

Laurie Sanderson reported the following St. Augustine and St. Johns County locations to Historic City News where the Florida Department of Transportation will be conducting roadwork that is expected to have an impact on driving, beginning this morning and continuing through the coming week.

Public Safety