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A disappearing trade: Shrimping in St. Augustine

a photo essay by Sarah Williamson | gargoyle@flagler.edu http://fcgargoyle.wpengine.com/slideshows/imdoneseafood/soundslider.swf?size=1&format=xml http://fcgargoyle.wpengine.com/slideshows/imdoneseafood/soundslider.swf?size=1&format=xml There is something almost prehistoric about the leathery skin of a shrimp fisherman, casting his net and cruising through St. Augustine’s waters. It’s an ancient act. People have been harvesting shrimp off of Florida’s northeast…





Senate Bill 52 targets distracted drivers

Starting October 1, Florida drivers can breathe a sigh of relief as Senate Bill 52 goes into effect.

Approved earlier this year, the soon-to-be law will prohibit the operation of a motor vehicle while texting. SB 52 is called the “Florida Ban on Texting While Driving Law” and will target non-voice interpersonal communication – in other words, typing or entering letters, numbers, symbols, or other text, or sending or reading data, while driving.