Smoke filled a large portion of downtown St. Augustine yesterday as firefighters brought brush fires under control in the area of Vermont Heights that were threatening Coquina Crossing and adjacent neighborhoods.
Fueled by high winds and dry conditions, St. Johns County firefighters brought in heavy equipment to battle the blaze whose source is still under investigation this morning.
A Thursday afternoon traffic stop by Deputy Sheriff Ryan J. Smith quickly escalated into two felony and two misdemeanor arrests when it was discovered that the driver of the vehicle was in possession of marijuana and a large amount of cocaine, according to a report filed with the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.
Historic City Media verified that Grady Ja’Vonne Smith is still in custody tonight in lieu of $50,900.00 bail on charges of driving while license canceled suspended or revoked, possession of cannabis – less than 20 grams, manufacturing or delivery of drug paraphernalia and trafficking in cocaine.
“Magicians” will be shown on Monday, May 19 as the next movie for the Cultural Film Series presented by Gypsy Cab Company and The St. Johns Cultural Council.
Better known as “Dinner and a Movie”, the night has proven to be so popular that the sponsors have agreed to continue the series which serves as a benefit for the Cultural Council.
St. Johns County Animal Control has seized seven pit bulls, one German shepherd along with dog-fighting equipment and other evidence following an anonymous request for an animal cruelty investigation on Knowlton Street in West Augustine according to an media advisory received by Historic City Media this afternoon.
In a communication released by Susan Johnson with the St. Johns Council on Aging, Historic City Media was informed that America’s foremost transportation entity has conveyed its top award to the St. Johns County Council on Aging.
The Community Transportation Association of America announced that they will present The Community Transit System of the Year award to the Council on Aging when they convene in New Orleans on June 3rd.
The St. Johns County Education Foundation proudly presents the first Art Attack! this Saturday at the Amphitheatre.
For additional details on the cultural events reported to Historic City Media by St. Johns Cultural Council, visit their website at www.stjohnsculturalcouncil.org
This will undoubtedly be one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to support the arts in our schools.
A 38-year old St. Johns County man was arrested on two counts of lewd and lascivious molestation and one count of lewd and lascivious exhibition at his home on Avenue D Thursday evening.
Special Victims’ Unit Detectives arrested Jason Scott Belcher according to a press release received by Historic City Media this morning from Sheriff’s Media Relations Officer Kevin Kelshaw.
An 18-year old Duval County man was arrested on one count each of burglary to a vehicle and grand theft this morning and is allegedly involved in at least 17 additional car burglaries that occurred earlier this week in the northwest part of the county.
