Final Judgments through 9/11/2011

The information contained in this report is taken from sources deemed reliable; the accuracy and completeness of which Historic City News does not control and cannot guarantee. The original public records are on file with the St. Johns County Clerk of Court and should be consulted before taking any action.

Business

Victim dies after being shot at Giggling Gator

Historic City News has learned that 41 year-old Christopher Linus Fries is in custody this morning, held without bond and charged with capital murder in the killing of another man at the Giggling Gator Pub on King Street in St. Augustine last night at about 8:30 p.m.

Public Safety

Driver speeds through mourners refusing to stop

As members of the public crossed Malaga Street, returning to their parked cars following this morning’s Ceremony of Remembrance, a grey four-door Nissan X-TERRA came flying south on the street; passing dangerously close to departing vehicles and pedestrians.

Public Safety

Water Management sees changes at the top

Kirby B. Green III, Executive Director of the St. Johns River Water Management District for the last decade, announced to Historic City News last week that he is moving up his retirement date — he will leave the agency October 3, 2011.

Government

Tempers surface at Republican meeting

By the time the St. Johns County Republican Executive Committee began their pre-meeting social at 6:30 p.m. last night, Historic City News reporters found signs that there would be tension during the regular monthly member meeting.

Community

Loss of Flagler deputy mourned

Flagler County Sheriff Donald W. Fleming informed Historic City News this morning of the sudden death of Sergeant Frank Celico who joined the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office in May 2000.

Community