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.







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.
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.


Request for Franchise Applications for the Operation of Animal-Drawn Carriages
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.


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.
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.