Posted inPublic Safety

Two down, jury convicts Kentrell Johnson

KENTRELL FERONTI JOHNSON
KENTRELL FERONTI JOHNSON
This afternoon, after an hour of deliberation, Historic City News received word from Court Communications Officer, Ludmilla Lelis that a St. Johns County jury has found Kentrell Feronti Johnson guilty of the first degree premeditated murder of Florida State University graduate student, 29-year-old Vincent John Binder.

Posted inGovernment

Who saw this coming: Horvath to spend $74,000 on “vision”

RHEY PALMER
RHEY PALMER
With $15,000 already spent with the Gainesville analytics, strategy, performance and facilitation consultant, Herbert A. Marlowe, Jr., Ph.D., whose work thus far has been what the St Augustine director of public affairs has called “an icebreaker”, the fifteen-member steering committee, calling themselves “Visioning 2014 and Beyond”, says they wish to continue the process, with the services of Analytica, and to pay an additional $59,500 fee.

VICKY OAKES
Posted inCommunity

Busy weekend for St Johns County elections officials

VICKY OAKESHistoric City News will be on hand at high noon tomorrow when qualifying week in St Johns County comes to a close and those candidates whose names will appear on the August Primary Election ballot will be known. After qualifying closes Friday at 12:00 p.m., no more candidates will be able to throw their hat into the ring this year, although some may drop out.

Posted inEditorials

Letter: Stop the ugly rumors Senator Thrasher

RANDY COVINGTON
RANDY COVINGTON

Letter: Stop the ugly rumors Senator Thrasher

Randy Covington
Former St Johns County Republican State Committeeman

Dear Editor:

It is no secret that Senator John Thrasher is seeking to become the President of Florida State University, and I think it would be a well-deserved reward for a long career in public service. He is also the most qualified person for the job.