St. Augustine Beach police officers accuse chief, assistant chief of 'unlawful or immoral conduct'

Ten of the city's 14 police officers filed a 50-page report this week accusing Chief Richard Hedges and Assistant Chief Daniel Decoursey of "unlawful or immoral conduct" and asked the City Commission to request their resignations even before an investigation is launched.

Alleged St. Augustine Beach police improprieties at heart of special city commission meeting

Two former mayors have taken opposing sides in the case of 10 police officers who filed a 50-page report last week alleging improprieties by Chief Richard Hedges and Assistant Chief Daniel Decoursey.

State to Investigate St. Augustine Beach Police Department

ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH, Fla. -- City commissioners vote for the FDLE to investigate the police department while they place the police chief of administrative leave with pay.

Trees in the spotlight during Beach Arbor Day Celebration

It was a celebration of trees during a gathering May 11 in City Hall, for the annual Arbor Day Celebration at St. Augustine Beach. Under the direction of the Tree Board and Beautification Advisory Committee, the event culminated with a tree giveaway.

St. Augustine Beach police chief placed on paid administrative leave

St. Augustine Beach Police Chief Richard Hedges will be on paid administrative leave while the Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigates the charges leveled against Hedges by a majority of the officers in his department.