Hastings armed robbery reported

Media Relations Officer Kevin Kelshaw reported to Historic City News today that on Monday evening at 9:20 p.m. deputies responded to the scene of an armed robbery at the Dollar General Store in the 100 block of North Main Street, Hastings.

Public Safety

Paws and Claws adoption event

Come join the St. Johns County Pet Center for a special adoption day on Saturday, October 25th from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Both dogs and cats will be available for a $55 adoption fee, which includes neutering or spaying, rabies vaccinations and shots.

Meeting focuses on Florida treasure hunting

LAMP Director Chuck Meide alerted Historic City News that on Tuesday, October 21st from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. there is a public meeting at the Guana-Tolomato-Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve’s Environmental Education Center regarding proposed rule changes in the state’s policy towards treasure hunting.

Early voting off to strong start

In unofficial totals received by Historic City News from Jenny M. O’Dell, Director Of Public Information & Voter Education for the St. Johns County Supervisor of Elections, we learned that voter turn out was good for the first day of early voting.

Government

Candidates respond to Cultural Survey

Research shows that communities rich in arts and culture consistently enjoy a better quality of life. In addition, the nonprofit arts and culture industry is an economic driver in our community — a clean, growth industry that supports jobs, generates government revenue, and is the cornerstone of tourism.

Community