Archive for March 3rd, 2010

Arrest in robbery – further investigation continues

Arrest in robbery – further investigation continues

Historic City News reporters have learned that a Leesburg man has been arrested by Lake County Sheriff’s deputies Wednesday following an armed robbery and reported kidnapping at a Flagler County landscaping nursery.

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Robbery turns into kidnapping in Flagler County

Robbery turns into kidnapping in Flagler County

Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Debra Johnson reported to local news reporters that deputies were on the scene of an armed robbery and kidnapping that occurred around 11:10 a.m. at Christian Nursery and Landscaping on Bimini Lane in West Flagler County.

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Judging soon for Day without Violence calendar

Judging soon for Day without Violence calendar

“It’s time to enter” Kim Collins, Community Awareness Coordinator at Betty Griffin House, told local news reporters; speaking to Historic City News readers who are contestants in their upcoming art and poetry project — “A Day Without Violence” calendar.

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Cultural Council announces March events

Cultural Council announces March events

Please call ahead, as changing weather conditions may affect some events.

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Teens arrested – charged with string of thefts

Teens arrested – charged with string of thefts

The Historic City News local news desk has received word that two St. Johns County teenagers have been arrested — charged with one count each of burglary and larceny and possibly facing additional vehicular burglary charges.

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County hires Thomas as new HHS Director

County hires Thomas as new HHS Director

St. Johns County announced to Historic City News that Vennerria Lucas Thomas has been hired as the new Director of the Health and Human Services Department.

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Three more cited for selling to underage patron

Three more cited for selling to underage patron

Media Relations Officer Kevin Kelshaw told local St. Johns County news reporters that on Saturday, February 27th, the Youth Services Unit of the Sheriff’s Office conducted an alcohol compliance detail as a continuing aspect of the “Party’s Over” campaign.

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City Police joins 2010 Click-it-or-Ticket program

City Police joins 2010 Click-it-or-Ticket program

Community Affairs Officer Barbara Clifford of the St. Augustine Police Department reported to the local St. Augustine news desk that her department is joining with hundreds of other law enforcement agencies across Florida in renewing a pledge to save lives.

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SB-530 Stop gun registration by adoption agencies

SB-530 Stop gun registration by adoption agencies

Adoption agencies in Florida are effectively profiling prospective adoptive parents who own firearms, and I think it’s outrageous.

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