A nearly 6′ tall, 300 pound man, almost 70 years-old, with a large, stocky build, sitting on the tailgate of his pickup truck, selling fresh seafood alongside US-1 in Bunnell, wouldn’t seem out of the ordinary to most folks; but to undercover deputies, Bob Tibbs was not “ordinary”.
Dan Davis, City Clerk for the City of Bunnell, reported to Historic City News that a joint child pornography investigation by the Bunnell Police Department, Flagler County Sheriff’s Office and the office of the State Attorney for the 7th Judicial Circuit, has resulted in the arrest of a public school employee.
Market Director Sue Agresta reported to Historic City News that this Sunday, the Lincolnville Farmers Market continues to host a growing number of unique vendors like Growers Alliance Coffees and Robbin’s Nest Egg; one-of-a-kind beaded utensils using Czech fire-polished crystal, glass beads or gemstones.
The storied 1789 mutiny aboard the historic vessel, the HMS Bounty, is perhaps one of the most infamous tales of mutiny on the high seas; and Wednesday, the replica tall ship that once graced the silver screen, sailed into Matanzas Bay on the noon high tide.
The St Johns County School District updated Historic City News on the revised agenda in place for Tuesday’s School Board workshop; being held at 8:30 a.m. in the Superintendent’s Conference Room located at 40 Orange Street in St Augustine.
Historic City News has learned that the Florida Supreme Court unanimously upheld the latest plan for redrawing state Senate boundaries today — a setback for Florida Democrats and allied organizations which had urged justices to declare the map unconstitutional.
Lt Jeremy Robshaw, Public Information Officer for St Johns County Fire Rescue, is asking Historic City News readers in the St Augustine area to delay any outdoor burning until drought conditions improve.
Friday: April 27
Rise Against in Concert
Enjoy an alternative music performance by Rise Against in St. Augustine during their Spring 2012 Tour. This show promises great performances, including special appearances by A Day to Remember and Title Fight. The show takes place at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, located at 1340C A1A S. on Anastasia Island in St. Augustine. Advance tickets are $39.50 and $31.50. Day of show tickets are $42.50 and $34.50. For more information, visit St. Augustine Amphitheatre or call 904-209-0366.
