Jury says Truehill must die for murder of Vincent Binder

Judge Raul Zambrano will likely pass sentence on Quentin Truehill after a hearing scheduled for March 27th, when attorneys can present additional evidence; however, earlier today, the jury’s recommendation is that Truehill should die for his role in Vincent Binder’s death.

Public Safety

Floridians ask President to issue pipeline permit

Associated Industries of Florida, with its partner Consumer Energy Alliance, submitted 24,283 public comments to federal officials from Florida residents supporting the construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline; pointing out that the new pipeline would boost jobs, as well as alleviate price spikes caused by cold weather and overseas turmoil.

Business

Anatomy of a 450th Commemoration exhibit

The City of St. Augustine’s contribution to the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act and the 2014 Commemoration is the Journey: 450 Years of the African-American Experience exhibition and citywide Journey Passport program, according to Dana Ste. Claire, Executive Director of the St. Augustine 450th Commemoration Department.

Government

FDOT road repairs and maintenance report

Laurie Sanderson reported the following St Augustine and St Johns County locations to Historic City News where the Florida Department of Transportation will be conducting roadwork that is expected to have an impact on driving, beginning this morning and continuing through the coming week.

Community

Harassing endangered Florida wildlife can lead you to prison

Assistant United States Attorney Shawn P. Napier recommends that if Historic City News readers are going to harass an endangered species of Florida wildlife, not to be stupid enough to post a video of yourself committing the crime on your facebook; unless you are ready to appear in Federal Court.

Public Safety

Senate Bill improves watchdog’s access to public records

Barbara Petersen, President of the First Amendment Foundation, describes reforms to Florida’s broad public records laws which passed through a Florida senate panel yesterday, as “fabulous”. A companion bill, HB 1151, by Rep. Dave Hood, R-Daytona Beach, is pending in the House.

Government

Finally, a place to buy a $28 bottle of vodka

Stills have operated illegally in St Johns County since before prohibition, with corn mash readily available from Elkton and Hastings; and today, the latest still on Riberia Street opens to the public — but this time, the owner won’t be carted off to jail.

Business