Posted inGovernment
Manuel case restores faith in the system
I interviewed St. Johns County Sheriff David B. Shoar for Historic City News this afternoon to talk about his impressions of the Manuel hearing today.
Posted inGovernment
Guilty: Manuel admits he demanded bribes
“If you want to do business in this county, this is what you have to do …..” Historic City News has learned that this, in paraphrasing FBI testimony and the admission of former County Commissioner Tom Manuel, was the demand made to government informants in exchange for bribes.
Posted inCommunity
Pedro Menendez’s landing to be reenacted
Jay Humphreys notified Historic City News that on September 3rd through 5th, St. Augustine will celebrate its 444th birthday with three full days of special events and activities.
Posted inCommunity
New hours at Upchurch Neighborhood Park
Cathy Dupont reported to Historic City News that effective Saturday, August 1, the Hamilton Upchurch Neighborhood Park will be open from 10:00am until dusk each day, a change from the previous hours of dawn to dusk.
Posted inGovernment
Tom Manuel will change not-guilty plea
According to his court docket, Historic City News has learned that Thomas G. Manuel, who was suspended by the Governor from his office as St. Johns County Commission Chairman, is scheduled to change his not-guilty plea to bribery charges this morning.
Posted inEditorials
Editorial: The History of Complacency
As I look around today at the temperament of society I find myself very disappointed and I shake my head and wonder how so many Americans became so complacent.