“Shopping Cart Gang” apprehended

Shopping cart
It’s no April Fool’s joke!

Looks like St. Augustine’s finest was hard at work before the close of the midnight shift yesterday.

According to booking records, at about 11:25 last night, SAPD officers arrested three drifters with no known address who now find themselves guests of the St. Johns County taxpayers at the Cross-Bar Hotel.

“Education” from a DUI Safety Checkpoint?

SJSO Motor Unit
The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office feels that by providing educational materials to motorists as they enter DUI/Safety Checkpoints, the agency is achieving its commitment to highway safety by using both public education and enforcement measures; deterring impaired drivers and motorists from violating the traffic laws of this state.

County Attorney: still no contract


Although appearing as Item 22 on the Consent Agenda for yesterday’s Board of County Commissioner’s meeting, the celebration of naming the Richard O. Watson Judicial Center overshadowed the resolution to approve execution of an employment contract on behalf of the County with Patrick F. McCormack.

Pirates of Penzance at Pedro

First Coast Opera - Pirates of Penzance
Some of you may not think you would enjoy Pirates of Penzance. Trust me. You’ll like it!

First Coast Opera has assembled an outstanding cast for a show that combines the need for good actors with the need for good singers. Jean Rahner has done her usual outstanding job of directing. Sam Clein is music director.