HISTORIC CITY NEWS

Southwest fire threatens neighborhoods

Smoke filled a large portion of downtown St. Augustine yesterday as firefighters brought brush fires under control in the area of Vermont Heights that were threatening Coquina Crossing and adjacent neighborhoods. Fueled by high winds and dry conditions, St. Johns County firefighters brought in heavy equipment to battle the blaze whose source is still under…

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Traffic stop leads to trafficking charges

A Thursday afternoon traffic stop by Deputy Sheriff Ryan J. Smith quickly escalated into two felony and two misdemeanor arrests when it was discovered that the driver of the vehicle was in possession of marijuana and a large amount of cocaine, according to a report filed with the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office. Historic City…

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Cultural film benefit May 19th at Gypsy

“Magicians” will be shown on Monday, May 19 as the next movie for the Cultural Film Series presented by Gypsy Cab Company and The St. Johns Cultural Council. Better known as “Dinner and a Movie”, the night has proven to be so popular that the sponsors have agreed to continue the series which serves as…

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County investigates dog-fighting case

St. Johns County Animal Control has seized seven pit bulls, one German shepherd along with dog-fighting equipment and other evidence following an anonymous request for an animal cruelty investigation on Knowlton Street in West Augustine according to an media advisory received by Historic City Media this afternoon.

Government

Transit system award goes to COA

In a communication released by Susan Johnson with the St. Johns Council on Aging, Historic City Media was informed that Americaâ€™s foremost transportation entity has conveyed its top award to the St. Johns County Council on Aging. The Community Transportation Association of America announced that they will present The Community Transit System of the Year…

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Art Attack!

The St. Johns County Education Foundation proudly presents the first Art Attack! this Saturday at the Amphitheatre. For additional details on the cultural events reported to Historic City Media by St. Johns Cultural Council, visit their website at www.stjohnsculturalcouncil.org This will undoubtedly be one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to support the arts…

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Juvenile molestation allegations lead to arrest

A 38-year old St. Johns County man was arrested on two counts of lewd and lascivious molestation and one count of lewd and lascivious exhibition at his home on Avenue D Thursday evening. Special Victimsâ€™ Unit Detectives arrested Jason Scott Belcher according to a press release received by Historic City Media this morning from Sheriff’s…

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Arrest linked to eighteen car burglaries

An 18-year old Duval County man was arrested on one count each of burglary to a vehicle and grand theft this morning and is allegedly involved in at least 17 additional car burglaries that occurred earlier this week in the northwest part of the county.

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