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Special rules for transient sexual offenders and predators

Under Florida law, a sexual offender or predator who does not have a physical home with an address is considered “transient”, subjecting the offender to more restrictive registration requirements than those with physical home addresses. Among other requirements, such offenders must report to the sheriff’s office every 30 days instead of only twice per year…

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Public Safety

Archaeologist Carl Halbirt receives Order of La Florida

After 27 years as St. Augustine’s city archaeologist, recently retired Carl Halbirt will return to become the latest recipient of the Order of La Florida during a presentation by the city commission on Monday February 12th. The ceremony will begin at 4:00 p.m. and be held in The Alcazar Room, 75 King St. Historic City…

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Community

St Johns County students considered for service academies

Congressman John Rutherford announced to local Historic City News reporters the nominations of St Johns County students being considered for appointments to the United States Air Force Academy, United States Naval Academy, United States Military Academy, and United States Merchant Marine Academy.

Government

Rally to ban fracking in northeast Florida this Saturday

Jorge Aguilar informed local reporters that a mock “Oil Spill” and rally will be held this Saturday by officials and anti-fracking advocates at Friendship Fountain, and Historic City News readers are invited to participate.

Community

Historic City News Police Report

The following partial listing of cases were investigated by officers with the St Augustine Police Department and reported to local Historic City News reporters by Public Information Officer Cecilia M. Aiple today.

Public Safety

Candidate Workshop offered by Supervisor of Elections

St. Johns County Supervisor of Elections will offer a Candidate Workshop, on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. at the Elections Office located at 4455 Avenue A, Suite #101 in St. Augustine. Registration is free of charge.

Government

Commissioner Johns will run for Congress

St Johns County District 1 Commissioner Jimmy Johns announced to local Historic City News reporters today that he has filed to run for Congressional District 6; the seat being vacated by Congressman Ron DeSantis who is making a run for Florida governor.

Government

Local facebook personality arrested for domestic violence

Early this morning at about 1:30 a.m., Historic City News learned that Deputy Clayton Mayerlen and Deputy Jeremy Banks were dispatched to a domestic disturbance at a Heritage Park residence on Wild Pine Drive.

Public Safety