Courthouse gets new name

During a celebration honoring him today; the courthouse will be named for Senior Circuit Judge Richard Watson. The special recognition will be the first order of business for the St. Johns County Commissioners when their meeting opens at 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 1.

Government

Tip nets suspect in theft

The father of a burglary victim is being credited with helping the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office track down a suspect in the case that played out over two counties in January. “Our detectives have been investigating the case and getting leads since the incident happened Jan. 24.” Sheriff’s Office spokesman Kevin Kelshaw said Friday.

Public Safety

Movie filming: “The Year of Easter”

Lights, camera, action… in America’s oldest city. A movie is being filmed in St. Augustine called “The Year of Easter.” It’s based on a true story about a little Lebanese girl — Yvonne Rice — who grew up in St. Augustine in the 1950s.

Community

Spring Art & Craft Festival

Saturday, March 29 & Sunday, March 30, 10-5pm. St. Augustine Art Association presents St. Augustine Art & Craft Festival at Francis Field. Over 125 artists and craftsmen, food, wine, beer, & music. Join in the fun at the most popular annual festival. Read more St. Augustine Art Association

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