Archive for May, 2008

Enchantment on the Orient Express

Enchantment on the Orient Express

Preparations are under way for the Flagler Health Care Foundation’s June 21 Gala VI, Enchantment on the Orient Express, at the Ginn Hammock Beach Resort located in Palm Coast. The committee, chaired by Mr. and Mrs. Brendan O’Connell and Dr. and Mrs. William Platko, will take guests on an imaginary journey through Germany, Italy, France [...]

May 25, 2008 | 0 Comments More

Memorial Day jazz in the plaza

Jazz is alive and fairly well in St. Augustine. Memorial Day is one of the days when that becomes obvious. The St. Augustine Jazz Society traditionally sponsors a Memorial Day Jazz concert on the Plaza and this year it’s a great one. The concert opens with Bill Doyle Ensemble plus Cheryl Paige. This group of [...]

May 24, 2008 | 0 Comments More

Man found beaten in West Augustine

A suspect or suspects are being sought in connection with the beating of a 49-year old St. Johns County man found early this morning. The victim was found on the ground by a passerby at 6:30 a.m. near the area of W. King St. and S. St. Johns Ave.

May 23, 2008 | 0 Comments More
Board and Committee Vacancies

Board and Committee Vacancies

In a media release from Karen Pan with the Office of Public Affairs, Historic City News and Media was advised that St. Johns County is currently accepting applications for the following Board and Committee vacancies.

May 22, 2008 | 0 Comments More

Hastings kidnapping and battery reported

A 58-year old Hastings man was arrested on charges of sexual battery, kidnapping, aggravated assault and battery this afternoon according to information received from Sgt. Chuck Mulligan with the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office. The suspect, identified as Joseph M. Dennis, 58, 811 N. Main St., was located hiding at another residence in the 800 [...]

May 22, 2008 | 0 Comments More
Inaugural class – “Crisis Intervention Team”

Inaugural class – “Crisis Intervention Team”

Stating that when budget cuts come around, the most “at need” are truly the first affected, Sheriff David Shoar introduced Historic City News and other media representatives to the first class of Crisis Intervention Team trainees from local law enforcement and social services agencies in St. Johns County.

May 22, 2008 | 0 Comments More

2007 Evaluation and Appraisal Report

In a five page Letter of Understanding sent less than 30 days ago from Teresa Bishop, AICP, Director of Growth Management Services for St. Johns County, which was sent to Mr. Mike McDaniel, Chief of the Florida Office of Comprehensive Planning, Division of Community Planning, Department of Community Affairs; Bishop outlined the 12 major issues [...]

May 21, 2008 | 1 Comment More

Cultural Events May 21 – May 29

May 21- Senior Showcase Zachary Longstreet, “Just the Music and Me” 7:00p.m. St. Augustine High School Black Box Theatre 3205 Varella Ave., St. Augustine Info: 819-8530

May 21, 2008 | 0 Comments More

Boat ramp construction

Moultrie Creek Boat Ramp to be closed for construction The St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department has announced the Moultrie Creek Boat Ramp will be closed for approximately 60 days to accommodate construction. Renovations will include a new boat ramp, wooden and floating docks, a canoe/kayak launch area, new parking area, new entrance road [...]

May 21, 2008 | 0 Comments More
Arrest in capital sexual battery case

Arrest in capital sexual battery case

According to a report received by Historic City News this morning, a 39-year old St. Johns County man was arrested on a charge of capital sexual battery Tuesday evening. Media Relations Officer Kevin Kelshaw says that the suspect, identified as Ricky Eugene Luke, 39, was booked into the County Jail where he remains on $100,000 [...]

May 21, 2008 | 0 Comments More
Dare Not Walk Alone

Dare Not Walk Alone

Flash Film Trailer In this groundbreaking film, director Jeremy Dean, takes an unflinching look at themes echoed in current events like hurricane Katrina and recent award-winning movies such as “Hustle and Flow” and “Crash”.

May 20, 2008 | 1 Comment More
Burglary and theft charges land suspect in jail

Burglary and theft charges land suspect in jail

Sheriff’s Office Media Relations Officer Kevin Kelshaw reported to Historic City News this afternoon that a 25-year old man was arrested on two counts each of burglary and grand theft as well as one count of petit theft Monday evening.

May 20, 2008 | 0 Comments More
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