Sheriff announces website makeover

David B Shoar, Sheriff
St Johns County, FL

This month it gives me great pleasure to announce the unveiling of a brand new St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office Internet website available at www.sjso.org. I would encourage everyone to take advantage of this valuable 24-hour-a-day resource. We are continuing to improve our services and want your experience with our office to be as convenient and open as possible.

Sale of Health Services building to Lowes not a “done deal”

Commissioner Bill McClure
St Johns County, FL

Dear Editor:

I have received a number of calls and e-mail from residents concerned about comments brought before the St Johns County Commission during our regular meeting Tuesday; relative to the sale of the Health and Human Services building to Lowes and construction of a new clinic and offices by the County Administration Building.

Guest Column: Comprehensive energy policy needed

Kevin Doyle, Executive Director
Consumer Energy Alliance-Florida

Dear Editor:

An important gathering in Jacksonville last month underscored how urgent it is for Florida and the nation to insist that our leaders formulate a coherent, comprehensive policy for America’s energy future.

Over the past 50 years that I recall in St Augustine, I can’t remember a time when there have been so many businesses close — many have been in business for years, some for decades, and even some that have been owned by the same family for generations.

Guest Column: Citizen self defense

David B. Shoar, Sheriff
St Johns County, FL

This month I would like to address a sensitive issue and offer some answers to important questions that have been in the national spotlight — a citizen’s right to self-defense.

Jay Bliss, Port and Waterway Commissioner, Seat 5, reported his executive summary of yesterday’s regular public meeting; noting that the official minutes of that meeting will eventually posted to the commission website http://staugustineport.com/