Archive for August, 2012

Counterfeit bills surface in area

August 31, 2012 | By More
Counterfeit bills surface in area

Flagler County Sheriff Donald Fleming reported to Historic City News that merchants in Palm Coast are being cautioned to stay alert for counterfeit bills that have been spotted in circulation in the area.

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Old Town Trolley Tours newest sponsor

August 31, 2012 | By More
Old Town Trolley Tours newest sponsor

Historic City News welcomes Old Town Trolley Tours of St Augustine as our latest sponsor, introducing our readers to an opportunity to receive a free adult trolley ticket when you purchase one at regular price.

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Romney and Ryan rally in Jacksonville

August 31, 2012 | By More
Romney and Ryan rally in Jacksonville

In case you missed him at Flagler College earlier this month, Historic City News readers are invited to attend when the Florida Republican team brings presidential candidate Mitt Romney to Jacksonville; and, vice-presidential candidate Paul Ryan will join him.

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Twelfth anniversary of the AMBER Alert

August 31, 2012 | By More
Twelfth anniversary of the AMBER Alert

Historic City News reporters received a reminder from Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner Gerald Bailey that this year marks the 12th anniversary of the inception of Florida’s AMBER Alert Plan; which gets the word out statewide when a child is abducted.

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Government offices closed Monday

August 31, 2012 | By More
Government offices closed Monday

All departments of the St Johns County Board of County Commissioners, St. Johns County Administrative offices, branches of the Public Library, and the Pet Center will be closed Monday, September 3 in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

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FDOT road repairs and maintenance report

August 31, 2012 | By More
FDOT road repairs and maintenance report

Laurie Sanderson reported the following St. Augustine and St. Johns County locations to Historic City News where the Florida Department of Transportation will be conducting roadwork that is expected to have an impact on driving, beginning this morning and continuing through the coming week.

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Man who struck bicyclist had suspended license

August 31, 2012 | By More
Man who struck bicyclist had suspended license

An 83-year-old Ponte Vedra Beach man is in custody today in lieu of $21,000 bail after Historic City News reporters learned that he struck and seriously injured a bicyclist in the 300 block of Ponte Vedra Boulevard last night.

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Last extended-hours weekend at Castillo

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Last extended-hours weekend at Castillo

NPS Ranger Joe Brehm reported to Historic City News that Labor Day, Monday September 3, would be the last day that Castillo de San Marcos National Monument will be open extended hours, as the fort’s fall operating schedule returns.

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