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Multiple charges have been filed against a man described as a "career criminal" who led authorities to a body believed to be that of a missing Florida priest, authorities said Wednesday.
Read More »Community Reacts To Death Of St. Augustine Priest
After the body of a missing St. Augustine priest was found in Georgia, the community is mourning his death.
Read More »Police: Body Of Missing Florida Priest Found In Georgia
A 71-year-old Florida priest missing since last week has been found dead in Georgia, police said Monday night.
Read More »Missing Florida Priest’s Car Found, Driver Arrested
A man was arrested in South Carolina Wednesday night while driving a car belonging to Rev. Rene Robert, a Catholic priest last seen in St. Augustine that has been missing since Sunday. Authorities say they "are starting to put the pieces of the puzzle together" but still don't know Robert's whereabouts
Read More »Police: A 13-Year-Old Drove Through A Baseball Field
His mother is pressing charges, but she could still be forced to pay for the damage.
Read More »Former Inmate Arrested After Impersonating Officer
A former St. Johns Youth Academy inmate was arrested Saturday evening after impersonating a law enforcement officer. Christopher Leon Levins, of Gainesville, claimed to work for the Department of Homeland Security.
Read More »UF Preservationists Key in Telling Story of St. Augustine
The Bob Graham Center and the George A. Smathers Libraries sponsored a panel of scholars that discussed the work they have done to preserve Old St. Augustine. The panel included experts on archaeology, history and architecture.
Read More »St. Augustine Chowder Debate Spoons Out Funds for Charity
Annual chowder contest brings huge crowds to St. Augustine, Florida. Around 30 restaurants participated in the 31st Great Chowder Debate to raise funds for the Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Read More »UF Opens New Sea Turtle Hospital in St. Augustine
The University of Florida’s Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience in St. Augustine will open a sea turtle hospital on Oct. 24 that offers medical care to sick and injured sea turtles, including those with fibropapillomatosis virus.
Read More »Endangered Crocodile Moves To Find New Mate
Gloria, a Tomistoma crocodile, retired from Virginia to St. Augustine Alligator Farm to find a potential mate. Gloria's species is one of five critically endangered crocodiles being held at the farm.
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