HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2009

Rash of utility trailer thefts reported

Property Crimes Unit detectives with the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office have reported to Historic City News that they are investigating a rash of utility trailer thefts that occurred throughout the county over the past 3 1/2 months.

Public Safety

Suspect in custody for stealing cemetery urns

Sheriff’s Media Relations Officer Kevin Kelshaw reported to Historic City News that a St. Johns County couple was arrested on charges of dealing in stolen property early this afternoon in Putnam County and face additional charges in St. Johns County.

Public Safety

Pet Safety for the Holidays

With the holiday season fast-approaching, you will undoubtedly be making lists and checking them twice. For pet owners everywhere this usually means thinking about what the holidays have in store for our favorite, four-legged friends.

Community

Capacity added to Florida AT&T 3G network

Historic City News has learned that at more than 445 sites, AT&T has boosted capacity with a second layer of 3G coverage in Jacksonville and other areas of North and Central Florida.

Community

Father of the Civil Rights Act turns 80

ACCORD cordially invites you to attend an 80th Birthday Celebration for Dr. Robert B. Hayling “Father of the Civil Rights Act of 1964” on Friday, November 20th, 2009.

Community

Thursday’s HARB agenda

The City of St. Augustine reported to Historic City News that HARB Chairman Fred Halback along with members Paul Weaver, Les Thomas, Ken Smith and Len Weeks will convene on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Alcazar Room of City Hall, 75 King Street, St Augustine, Florida.

Government

New signage being installed

Historic City News has observed that St. Augustine’s highway signage program is well underway with more prominent new directional signs that feature the historic street light pole design of the historic district and carry our city coat of arms.

Community

County Commission Agenda 11/17/2009

St. Johns County Commissioners will hear a rezoning application from Anastasia Mosquito Control District this morning that may clear the way for the district’s Board of Directors to build a new $2 million headquarters on 9.5 acres off Agricultural Drive.

Government