False rumors of mass migration from Haiti relief

Florida Division of Emergency Management Interim Director David Halstead asked to share what he knows with the St. Johns County local news desk at Historic City News; noting that some false rumors persist about mass migration in connection with Operation Haiti Relief.

Government

Seventh Circuit lawyer to receive pro bono award

Dorohn A. Frazier, representative from The Florida Bar, reported to the St. Johns County local news desk at Historic City News that twenty-one lawyers will be recognized for their work on behalf of poor and indigent clients, including Raven E. Sword in the Seventh Judicial Circuit.

Community

Sears finds new home in Ponce de Leon Mall

The St. Augustine local news desk of Historic City News confirmed that local Sears Hometown Store owner, Jack Bunch, has opened the lid on many new Kenmore washers and dryers since going to work with Sears in 1965.

Business

Deputy Sheriff James Louis Anderson, Jr.

In a statement provided to the St. Johns County local news desk at Historic City News, Sheriff David Shoar said “The men and women of the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office are deeply saddened today over the death of one of our own; Deputy Sheriff James Louis Anderson, Jr.”

Kimball reports from scene of blazing house fire

Just after 8:00 p.m. last night, Historic City News freelance photographer Christopher Kimball reported to the St. Augustine local news desk at Historic City News that a house fire that burned for several hours could be easily seen from A1A.

Community