Off-duty deputy hits-kills pedestrian

For the second time in the past thirty-days, the Florida Highway Patrol has reported a deputy sheriff involved in a serious collision in his patrol car — while driving off duty — this time, involving the death of a pedestrian.

Public Safety

Sheriff needs help locating two persons

Property Crimes Unit Detectives are seeking the identity of two individuals in connection with several thefts that recently occurred at Publix Supermarket in Sawgrass Village, and the Sheriff is asking Historic City News readers for their help.

Public Safety

Girls return to become Junior Rangers

Administrative Officer Lindsey Phillips told Historic City News reporters today that in the spring of 2003, three very young girls from Indiana visited the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument — now they have returned to show off their accomplishments.

Community

Apply now for your carriage permits

Request for Franchise Applications for the Operation of Animal-Drawn Carriages The City of St. Augustine hereby requests, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2011-01, that interested applicants submit a Franchise Application for the issuance of a Franchise Agreement with respect to the commercial operation of animal-drawn carriages within the City of St Augustine.

Government

Humane Society has new Board of Directors

Former Vice President Carolyn Smith has informed local Historic City News reporters that she has been named as “interim operations director” by the Board of Directors of the St. Augustine Humane Society.

Community

Disbarred lawyer-sex-offender living here

Historic City News has learned that a 68 year-old man who was admitted to practice law in Tampa in 1970, but was later convicted of two counts of sexual battery against a child, is currently living in St. Augustine South as he serves his court-ordered term of community monitoring as a registered sexual offender.

Public Safety

Law Enforcement Torch Run today

Sgt. Chuck Mulligan reported to Historic City News that this afternoon, law enforcement personnel from St. Johns County will participate in the Torch Run for Special Olympics.

Community

Womens Council of Realtors Golf tournament

Chapter President, Patsy Wilson, announced to Historic City News that the St. Augustine Regional Chapter of the Women’s Council of REALTORS will be hosting its 7th Annual Invitational Golf Tournament on May 2, 2011 at Marsh Creek Country Club.

Community