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St Augustine Sergeant appointed Chief of Police
The next Chief of Police for the City of St Augustine, upon the retirement of Police Chief Jennifer Michaux, on January 13,…
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One dead in FOP Lodge shooting
The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office has responded to a shooting located at the gun range of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 113 near Inman Farm Road.
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City ceremony marks start of Riberia rehab
St. Augustine City Commissioners will gather next Monday to mark the start of the $3.4 million Riberia Street Rehabilitation Project according to an invitation received by Historic City News today.
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Letter: In appreciation of Andy Rooney
Dear Editor:
I don’t often write a letter to the editor, however, I have to write in support of a broadcast by a man who I admire for showing the courage to say what the majority of people are thinking — but are afraid to say for fear of being politically-incorrect.
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BREAKING NEWS: Shooting at FOP range
Sheriff’s spokesman Chuck Mulligan reported to Historic City News editor just minutes ago that he is arriving at the scene of a shooting at the Fraternal Order of Police pistol range on Inman Road near SR-16 and Interstate 95.
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Warrant sweep targets narcotics dealers
Sheriff David B. Shoar informed Historic City News local reporters and media today that the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit held an arrest warrant sweep this morning — looking to net over twenty alleged narcotics dealers.
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Shuey attempts escape en-route to court
A daring escape attempt ended in the re-arrest and additional charges placed against a man already convicted in St. Johns County and serving two life sentences; according to news reports verified by Historic City News today.
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Regan reveals larger plans as memorial approved
As St. Augustine’s City Commission members discussed differences of opinion on cost, location, scope and the ability to raise private donations to pay for an Andrew Young Memorial, Historic City News reporters watched as the City Manager provided another consideration.
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Caring for our nation’s history
From the very first days of its publication, the United States Constitution has been criticized by many as difficult to understand and interpret.