Defendant captured after wild goose chase
On Thursday, December 4, 2025, the St Johns County Sheriffs Office confirmed to Historic City News that the “heavy law enforcement presence” on I-95 near Mile Marker 323 was the result of an attempted traffic stop gone bad that spiraled into a full-on manhunt spreading east across International Golf Parkway to US-1 near Abbotts Way.







Mike Davis was born in Bethesda, Maryland in 1966, returning to St. Augustine in 1971 when his Father, Vernon, came back to help A. D. run the family business. Mike Davis has been working for A. D. Davis since the summer of 1981.
More than a year away from Election Day – 2012, Historic City News is already following early activity in local elections affecting St. Johns County voters.
Carolyn Smith, Operations Director of the non-profit St. Augustine Humane Society, invites Historic City News readers to participate in an ongoing educational exercise that takes participants on a journey through the life of an animal shelter dog.
Family-owned and operated since 1967, Whetstone Chocolates is a St. Augustine original; and, the original Whetstone Chocolates’ factory tour, offers a delectable behind-the-scenes look at the art and science of artisan chocolate-making.
Yoda Fordem, President of St. Augustine Air Shows, informed local Historic City News reporters that an airshow tradition dating back to 1967 will continue on Memorial Day Weekend at Northeast Florida Regional Airport at St. Augustine.
An antique steamer trunk was removed from the rear of a vehicle and stolen according to a report received by Historic City News from St. Augustine Police Corporal Charles Simpson.
In accordance with Florida State Statute 775.21, this news release will serve as public notification that the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office has been given information that a person judged to be a sexual predator is now residing within St. Johns County.
