Just (Don’t) Breathe

An asphalt plant has made life in one St. Johns County neighborhood nasty, brutish and stinky Dominic Nicklo has lived in the St. Augustine Heights area since 1960. But he didn’t know an asphalt plant had moved in until he began to smell the tarry, chemical-laden fumes shortly after the plant opened in 2000.

Business

Legislature makes apology for slavery

By BRENT KALLESTAD The Associated Press TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Legislature formally apologized Wednesday for its long support of slavery in a resolution calling for reconciliation.

Community

Prison Farm proposal protested by Putnam

Putnam County officials don’t think St. Johns County is treating them fairly by proposing to put a prison work farm in Hastings, and they’ve sent a letter of protest to the St. Johns County Commission.

Government

Concerts in the Plaza Season 18

The 2008 season of Concerts in the Plaza, begins on the first Thursday night in April and continues with concerts every Thursday at 7:00pm through August with special holiday concerts on Memorial Day and Labor Day starting at 1:00pm. Great Entertainment in a Great Place Concerts in the Plaza’s 18th Season starts April 3

Community

People for Peace and Justice

About our featured video: In a display of patriotic dissent, members of several local activist groups including St. Augustine People for Peace and Justice, Movement for a Democratic Society – Jacksonville and Veterans for Peace joined together to stage a symbolic funeral march through St. Augustine’s historic pedestrian business district and along the Bay Front.