HISTORIC CITY NEWS

Guilty plea received in St Johns child porn case

Although no sentencing date has been set, yesterday, St Johns County resident 23-year-old Christopher Scott O’Brien, II, entered a plea of guilty to charges that he was engaged in receiving child pornography over the Internet. He is facing a mandatory minimum penalty of 5 years, up to 20 years in federal prison, and a potential…

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Public Safety

Vehicle registration fees will be reduced September 1

St Johns County Tax Collector, Dennis Hollingsworth, reported to Historic City News that yesterday, Florida Governor Rick Scott has signed the bill that lowers vehicle registration fees and saves state taxpayers millions of dollars.

Government

Greater Love Ministries goes to the movies

Historic City News has been asked to invite St Augustine and St Johns County college students to enjoy free pizza and free tickets for the year’s surprise blockbuster, “God’s Not Dead” sponsored by Greater Love Ministries.

Community

Have you seen Wanda Flowers?

Detectives with the St Johns County Sheriff’s Office are asking Historic City News readers to be their eyes and ears while they are attempting to locate a missing St Johns County woman who has not spoken to her family since March 24th.

Public Safety

Larceny and fraud investigation nets one arrest

A 37-year old St. Johns County man was arrested on five counts each of grand theft and organized scheme to defraud this morning.

Business

St Francis House celebrates 30 Years

St. Francis House is celebrating 30 years of serving the needs of the less fortunate in St. Augustine and St. Johns County, and Historic City News readers are invited to participate this month in the 30th Anniversary breakfast events.

Community

Archaeologist studies site for relocated monument

City Archaeologist Carl Halbirt and Archaeological Technician MisCha Johns, are digging in the Plaza de la Constitution, again; this time, capitalizing on the opportunity to discover more about our history before the veteran’s war memorial covers its proposed new home in the Plaza’s northeast corner along Cathedral Place.

Community

19th Annual Flower and Garden Expo

Looking to enhance, revitalize, or update your yard with vibrant, colorful plants and flowers? Want to learn more about how best to beautify your yard in our area? Then mark your calendars for the upcoming 19th Annual Flower & Garden Expo to be held on Saturday, April 12 from 9am to 5pm and Sunday, April…

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