Shoar announces re-election bid

I met with St. Johns County Sheriff David Shoar yesterday on the heels of his announcement to seek re-election. He told me that, after much personal thought and reflection with his family, he has decided to seek another term to serve again as our Sheriff.

“Shopping Cart Gang” apprehended

It’s no April Fool’s joke! Looks like St. Augustine’s finest was hard at work before the close of the midnight shift yesterday. According to booking records, at about 11:25 last night, SAPD officers arrested three drifters with no known address who now find themselves guests of the St. Johns County taxpayers at the Cross-Bar Hotel.

Public Safety

“Education” from a DUI Safety Checkpoint?

The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office feels that by providing educational materials to motorists as they enter DUI/Safety Checkpoints, the agency is achieving its commitment to highway safety by using both public education and enforcement measures; deterring impaired drivers and motorists from violating the traffic laws of this state.

Public Safety

County Attorney: still no contract

Although appearing as Item 22 on the Consent Agenda for yesterday’s Board of County Commissioner’s meeting, the celebration of naming the Richard O. Watson Judicial Center overshadowed the resolution to approve execution of an employment contract on behalf of the County with Patrick F. McCormack.

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