FDLE: Police handled everything properly

Chief Loran Lueders announced to Historic City News local reporters that the Florida Department of Law Enforcement has opined that in the recent arrest of St. Augustine City Commissioner Errol D. Jones, “everything was handled properly”.

Public Safety

Snowman named 2011 Employee of the Year

A veteran of 15 years of service with the city, David Snowman was recognized recently for his commitment and hard work when he was named the City of St. Augustine’s 2011 Employee of the Year.

Community

$8 million Health and Human Services Center sale

Darrell Locklear, Assistant Administrator of Operations for St. Johns County, announced to Historic City News that he is ready to ask the Board of Commissioners Tuesday to approve an $8 million-dollar agreement that will pave the way for Lowes to open a major home improvement store in St. Augustine.

Government

Slavin to pitch emerald necklace of parks to county

Since November 13, 2006, residents of St. Augustine and St. Johns County have heard Global Wrap’s technical officer and local activist Edward A. Slavin, Jr., harp on the importance of federal management of public lands in our area — Tuesday morning, he’ll make another pitch.

Government

McGovern discharged from hospital

In an update from Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center, Historic City News learned that St. Augustine’s most famous Democrat was discharged from the hospital with instructions to get some rest.

Community

DNA, photo — only thing missing is suspect

Detective David Zufelt released a photograph of a man believed to have burglarized a St. Augustine physician’s office at St. Johns Medical Park two months ago after he recently attempted to use a credit card stolen during the incident.

Public Safety