St. Johns

Jacksonville man's death ruled homicide; St. Augustine police makes arrest

By Scott Butler on January 11, 2012 - 11:59am - 1 CommentThe death of a 60-year-old Jacksonville man found Saturday in St. Augustine has been ruled a homicide and a man has been arrested.

St. Augustine man charged with using car to hit his mother

By Sheldon Gardner on January 11, 2012 - 8:57am - 4 CommentsA St. Augustine man has been arrested on charges that he hit his mother with her car twice in the driveway of their home, smashed a nearby fence and fled on foot after the car got stuck on a fence post, according to a police report from the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

2 convicted and sentenced on child sexual predator charges in St. Johns County

By Dan Scanlan on January 10, 2012 - 2:42pm - Add new commentA 30-year-old Waycross, Ga., man was sentenced to 25 years in prison after a St. Johns County jury found him guilty last month of use of a computer to solicit a parent and traveling to meet a minor, according to the State Attorney’s Office.

Miss Aggie nominations being sought

By: Sandy Strickland on January 10, 2012 - 2:23pm - Add new commentThe Mandarin Museum and Historical Society is accepting nominations now through Wednesday, Feb. 15, for the ninth annual Miss Aggie Award. Established in 2003, the award honors a female Mandarin resident who has contributed to the community in the areas of business, civic, educational or charitable accomplishment, a news release said. The winner will be honored on Miss Aggie Day from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 4, at the Old Mandarin Store and Post Office, 12471 Mandarin Road....

Veteran reenactor Keith Kohl will discuss the Battle of Olustee

By: Sandy Strickland on January 10, 2012 - 2:04pm - 1 CommentDressed in a Civil War uniform, Keith Kohl will discuss the Battle of Olustee at the Third Thursday Lecture at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, at the Mandarin Community Club, 12447 Mandarin Road. Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m.

Dignity U Wear contributes to "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition"

By: Sandy Strickland on January 9, 2012 - 5:57pm - 1 CommentDignity U Wear, the Jacksonville-based, national nonprofit, has provided new clothing to needy men, women and children for the ABC TV show, “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.”

Man seriously burned at St. Johns camp

By First Coast News on January 9, 2012 - 7:38am - 3 CommentsAn accidental fire left a homeless man with serious injuries in St. Johns County overnight.

Jewish Community Alliance is kicking off the new year with a variety of classes

By: Sandy Strickland on January 6, 2012 - 6:25pm - Add new commentThe Jewish Community Alliance is kicking off the new year with a panoply of offerings including martial arts classes, gymnastics, a wellness program, swim lessons, art classes, fencing, a violin concert and chess. There will be open houses from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, and Sunday, Jan. 22. They will feature tours of the facility at 8505 San Jose Blvd., meetings with the fitness staff and new member specials....