Lawsuit: Abuse at Hastings Youth Academy

Historic City News has learned that a young man who was in custody at the Hastings Youth Academy has filed a lawsuit claiming that he was brutally assaulted by a female employee in February, 2008.


Historic City News has learned that a young man who was in custody at the Hastings Youth Academy has filed a lawsuit claiming that he was brutally assaulted by a female employee in February, 2008.
Begin Business Date: 11/02/2009 End Business Date: 11/08/2009
From the records of DENNIS W. HOLLINGSWORTH

St. Johns County Office of Public Affairs spokesperson Karen Pan reported to Historic City News that the third annual Winter Wonderland festival will return starting November 20th and will be running through January 3rd.

Dan Larson reported to Historic City News that the third annual Winter Wonderland festival will return starting November 20th and will be running through January 3rd.

Public Information Coordinator Cathy DuPont alerted Historic City News that this Saturday’s St. Augustine Pirate Gathering parade will necessitate some minor interruptions of traffic along the city’s Bayfront, Cordova Street and the area around the Plaza.

Sheriff’s spokesman Kevin Kelshaw reported to Historic City News that on Veterans Day, the Youth Services Unit of the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office conducted an alcohol compliance detail as part of “The Party’s Over” campaign.

St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau Communications Director, Jay Humphreys, warned Historic City News readers to be on the lookout for pirates descending on St. Augustine for The Pirate Gathering this weekend.

Historic City News noted concerns expressed by several residents that “there are still many questions to be answered,” however, the St. Augustine City Commission voted Monday night to advance the proposed harbor management plan to a public hearing and final action.