Putnam County corrections officer killed in motorcycle crash laid to rest
Corrections Captain Mark Elam, an 18-year employee with the Putnam County Sheriff s Office, was killed in a crash Thursday while riding his motorcycle to work. Author: Mindy Wadley Updated: 5:45 PM EDT April 12, 2021
SAN MATEO, Fla.
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A Putnam County Sheriff s Office corrections officer who died in a motorcycle crash last week has been laid to rest.
Corrections Captain Mark Elam, an 18-year employee with the Putnam County Sheriff s Office, was riding his motorcycle to work on Thursday when he collided with a van in the San Mateo area, the sheriff s office said.
Life has taken unexpected turns for new St. Augustine Beach Police Chief Daniel Carswell.
Born and raised in Jacksonville Beach, he spent several years as a lifeguard in the city and planned to join the police department there.
But the department wanted him to have previous experience as an officer.
So he moved to St. Johns County and started working at the St. Augustine Beach Police Department in 2006. He planned to work a few years and return to Jacksonville Beach.
St. Augustine Beach is where his plans changed. I just fell in love with it out here, he said. I fell in love with the people here, the department, everything about it. And you couldn t force me to go anywhere else now.
St. Augustine Beach elects Mayor, Vice Mayor and Commissioners
Communications and Events Coordinator Melinda Conlon reported to Historic City News that at the City Commission Meeting on Monday, January 4, 2021, the City of St. Augustine Beach elected its Mayor, Vice Mayor and installed two Commissioners.
Margaret England who has served as Mayor for the last year, was elected to serve for another year.
“I am humbled and honored to serve another year as Mayor of St Augustine Beach with such a great team of Commissioners, professional staff, and interested, engaged residents,” England said.
Don Samora who has served on the Commission for three years, was elected as Vice Mayor and remarked that he is honored to serve the St. Augustine Beach Community. He says he is looking forward to serving his 4th year as Vice Mayor.
England chosen for second term as St. Augustine Beach mayor
From Staff Reports
The City of St. Augustine Beach elected its mayor and vice mayor and swore in two commissioners at Monday’s Commission meeting.
Margaret England, who has served as mayor for the last year, was elected to serve for another year.
“I am humbled and honored to serve another year as mayor of St Augustine Beach with such a great team of commissioners, professional staff, and interested, engaged residents, she said in a press release.
Don Samora who has served on the Commission for three years, was elected as vice mayor for the fourth year.
Incoming St. Johns County Sheriff Robert Hardwick sworn into office
Hardwick gets to work making administrative changes, forging partnerships
St. Johns County Sheriff Robert Hardwick was officially installed into his new position Tuesday.
The incoming sheriff, who won the office in the November election, was sworn in at a ceremony which was scaled down to a small gathering due to COVID-19 safety protocols.
Hardwick, 49, succeeds former sheriff David Shoar who held the top law enforcement position in the county for 16 years.
It s a responsibility, Hardwick, former St. Augustine Beach Police Chief, doesn t take lightly. It s truly a privilege and I am humbled that the voters put me here, and with an exclamation point behind it, Hardwick said in a phone interview with