Cladek may be released by next week

Historic City News has learned from the office of United States Attorney Robert E. O’Neill that 69 year-old Lydia Cladek of St. Augustine Beach may be on her way home after a judge granted a defense motion Wednesday to modify conditions of Cladek’s pre-trial release.

Public Safety

Beach Visitor Drowns in Surf

Historic City News received word from Flagler County Sheriff Donald W. Fleming that a New Jersey visitor drowned today in rough surf just north of Flagler Beach at around 2:40 p.m.

Public Safety

Freckles needs a loving home and family

Carolyn Smith, St. Augustine Humane Society’s Operations Director, told local Historic City News reporters that the second dog has been named for the “Abandoned to Adored” program and Freckles, an American bulldog, is ready for adoption.

Community

Kennedy lived to be 94 years-old

Upon receiving word of this morning’s passing of Stetson Kennedy, Jacksonville’s first black mayor, Alvin Brown, released a statement to Historic City News and the media regarding the highly acclaimed author and civil rights advocate.

Community

Fruit Cove man arrested for murder of wife

Historic City News has learned that, following the execution of several search warrants and review of DNA test results, detectives obtained an arrest warrant, late this afternoon, for Sean A. Bush in connection with the murder nearly three months ago of his 35 year-old wife, Nicole Elise Bush.

Public Safety