Fugitive from August drug sweep captured

Just after 3:00 p.m. this afternoon, Historic City News was informed that the noose had closed around 38 year-old Brenda Elaine Manucy; a fugitive from the tri-county drug sweep code named “Operation Shopping Spree” which resulted in warrants for 19 arrests last month.

Public Safety

Bryan disclosure is late — and has math errors

The day after Historic City News reported that Chairman Joseph “Ken” Bryan was the only member of the St. Johns County Commission who had not complied with the July 1st due date to meet 2010 financial disclosure requirements, he appeared before a county employee and completed a report.

Government

Containers for a Cause open house

After converting a former shipping container into a unique, modern living space, Flagler College Students in Free Enterprise and LOCI Design will show off the innovative project at a community preview, Brian Thompson told Historic City News.

Community

Restored in time for Ceremony of Remembrance

Historic City News learned that Fire Chief Mike Arnold and Fire Marshal John Rayno set the plaque for the 1902 fire bell to be rung at 8:30 a.m. during the Ceremony of Remembrance; Sunday, September 11, on the St. Augustine Fire Department grounds located at 101 Malaga Street.

Community

Property owner says county not being honest

Carla Urff told Historic City News Editor Michael Gold outside this morning’s County Commission meeting that she heard Chairman Ken Bryan and Commissioner Mark Miner say “St. Johns County is open for business” — she says that is not the truth.

Business

Treasures at the Fountain help United Way

Robin Kass Burchfield invited Historic City News readers to attend “Treasures at the Fountain” on Saturday October 1st at the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park located at 11 Magnolia Drive in uptown St. Augustine.

Community

Gardner: save the Colonial Spanish Quarter

Former Mayor George Gardner has advice for Historic City News readers; don’t tell the city manager and commission that they should save the Colonial Spanish Quarter — instead, tell them how you’re willing to be a part of the effort to save the signature presentation of a national treasure, our nation’s oldest city.

Community