Arrests may be the end for two busy burglars

Historic City News does not yet know all of the charges that two Clay County men will face following their arrest yesterday morning on charges of loitering and prowling, armed burglary to a conveyance, grand theft of a firearm and possession of a weapon or ammunition by a convicted felon.

Public Safety

Taser stops fleeing robber after car crash

Early this morning, Historic City News crime patrol reporters learned that the St. Augustine Police Department arrested a local man seen fleeing from a US-1 gas station — only after he led officers on a car chase and short foot race in an unsuccessful attempt to avoid capture.

Public Safety

Two arrested in thrift store burglary

In a report from the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office, Historic City News has learned that two men have been arrested on multiple charges stemming from recent burglaries at the Betty Griffin Thrift Store in the 600 block of SR-13 North.

Public Safety

Browning discusses Mosquito Control Board

Vivian Browning addressed the St. Johns County Civic Association Roundtable this morning and Historic City News editor Michael Gold was on hand to ask questions about her presentation regarding the Anastasia Mosquito Control Board.

Community

Whetstone Chocolate Camp for Kids

For the first time in history, Historic City News has learned that Whetstone Chocolates of St. Augustine will offer kids an opportunity to become real gourmet chocolatiers through their Chocolate Camp for Kids programs.

Community

Zoo pros learn about crocs at Alligator Farm

Molly Ebersold announced to Historic City News this morning that, for the eleventh year in a row, the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park is hosting a renowned professional development course for herpetologists and zoo professionals around the country.

Business