Area teacher sentenced to federal prison

Historic City News learned that a case investigated by the Jacksonville Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation as part of a nationwide initiative to combat sexual exploitation and abuse of children, has concluded in the conviction of a former Duval County school teacher.

Public Safety

Census of endangered shorebirds Friday

Audubon of Florida spokesperson Monique Borboen informed local Historic City News reporters that on Friday, February 4th, the US Fish and Wildlife Service and their partners will survey 170 miles of Florida’s beaches counting Piping Plovers.

Community

Law would allow lower elected official salaries

Historic City News has learned that five St. Johns County commissioners take well over a quarter-million dollars in salaries – plus a package of benefits that includes county-paid health care and pension contributions – as compensation for their duties; that, at one time, a former three-term commissioner recalls paid about $400 a month.

Government

Rash of attempted scams target elderly

The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office reported a week filled with attempted scams — and Sheriff David B. Shoar warns residents, especially the elderly, to be cautious when asked for personal information.

Public Safety

Scholarships for Gators interning in DC

Scholarship Chairman Taylor Moulton reported to Historic City News that University of Florida students with internships in the Washington, DC area this year, can apply for one of two $1,500 scholarships to be awarded.

Community

Trustee says liquidate – creditors oppose

Tuesday, an official committee comprised of 7 of the 20 largest unsecured creditors, will learn the fate of their plans to create a new company to manage the performing assets of Lydia Cladek, Inc.; now in the hands of the Chief United States Bankruptcy Judge of the Middle District of Florida.

Public Safety

Marriage Licenses Applications – 1/30/2011

The information contained in this report is taken from sources deemed reliable; the accuracy and completeness of which Historic City News does not control and cannot guarantee. The original public records are on file with the St. Johns County Clerk of Court and should be consulted before taking any action.

Community