County board and committee vacancies
St. Johns County has announced to Historic City News that they are currently accepting applications for the following board and committee vacancies.
Column: School safety a high priority
Column: School safety a high priority David B. Shoar Sheriff St. Johns County Florida
Man driving stolen car attempts to flee police
Public Information Officer Mark Samson reported to Historic City News that the St. Augustine Police Department was called to Edwards Paint and Body Shop on Pacific Street earlier today; regarding a burglary and theft of a 2002 Cadillac.
Regan wants parking fees to finance projects
After a year-long study by City staff, the commission has agreed to a fee increase for daily users of the Historic Downtown Parking Facility; granting a break for local residents who are holders of a ParkNow card which are sold by the City Finance Department.
Labor Day schedule for St. Johns County
The Labor Day schedule for various St. Johns County facilities was provided to Historic City News today; updated as follows:
Weatherization assistance program available
Historic City News was informed that Florida’s Weatherization Assistance Program, offered through St. Johns Housing Partnership, provides free repairs and updates to eligible, low-income homeowners in St. Johns and Clay counties.
Operation Shopping Spree nets 18 so far
Kevin Kelshaw reported to Historic City News that a six-month joint investigation titled “Operation Shopping Spree”, looking into illegally obtaining prescription pills by fraud, has thus far resulted in 18 arrests and issuance of an outstanding warrant for another.
Education Foundation distributes donated supplies
Donna Lueders, Executive Director of the St. Johns County Education Foundation informed Historic City News reporters that tomorrow, teachers in the local school district will be given donations of school supplies collected during this year’s “Tools 4 Schools” drive.