$1 Million cut from schools

The St. Johns County School District is facing a $10 million budget shortage for 2009 and says all district budgets will be reduced by 25 percent and all school budgets by 20 percent, making a $1 million reduction.

Government

Jewelry believed stolen

Deputy David Blanton was called to the 6000 block of Catlett Road yesterday to investigate the complaint of a homeowner who reported that she is the victim of theft of jewelry and other personal property totaling over $1,300.00.

Public Safety

Bricks Are Back

Thanks to Dr. Sue Middleton, saving the city’s brick streets is on city hall’s front burner. In an interview with Kathy Schirmacher, Secretary/Treasurer of the Citizens for the Preservation of St. Augustine (CPSA), she informed Historic City Media that their organization has awarded its highest honor of recognition for citizen service to Dr. Middleton for…

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Community

“Know Your City” tour

How well do you know the history of St. Augustine? Many people on the First Coast have visited the Nation’s Oldest City and are familiar with some of the more famous sites and attractions, but what about the areas beyond the boundaries of the immediate historic neighborhoods and shopping areas?

Sheriff releases annual report

Monday, the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office released the winter 2008 issue of their public information periodical; Community Watch Magazine. Included in this quarter’s issue is the 2007 Annual Report that details services provided and costs associated with the various divisions and bureaus within the agency.

Public Safety

Expensive drive-off

Pilot Travel Centers on CR 210 was the victim of a diesel fuel “drive-off” yesterday morning, according to an incident report filed by Deputy Craig Maguire. Fortunately, the station can identify the man who they say obtained over $400.00 worth of diesel fuel without paying. In accordance with station policy, the suspect was required to…

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Public Safety

Sign of the times

With continued weakening of new and resale homes and fewer sub-prime loans available from lenders, slow real estate sales are taking their toll on real estate agencies — and St. Augustine is no exception. There has been some consolidation in the local market; some real estate franchises have been sold to out-of-town investors and some…

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