Guest Editorial: American Non-Idle is born
“Silent no more” was one of the chants as we marched on DC on September 12, 2009. The march was not scheduled to start until 11 am but it had to start early because of the overflow of people.
Year: 2009
Fake bomb discovered at San Marco carousel
Historic City News has learned that on Sunday morning, a suspected homemade pipe bomb was discovered near the carousel in Davenport Park on San Marco Avenue. It was found by the owner of the carousel in the park, not very far away from his merry-go-round. The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad was called…
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Letter to the Editor: Thrasher for District 8
This letter is in response to an article written by Peter Guinta that appeared in The Record on Friday, September 11th; entitled “Senate candidates jab during final forum”.
Feasibility study approved for railway link
City Commissioner Nancy Sikes-Kline attended Thursday’s monthly meeting of the North Florida Transportation Planning Organization where she serves as a member of the board.
Phone system in St. Augustine victim of 9/11
Although it’s not likely that they were attacked by terrorists, Nextel customers in St. Augustine found themselves without phone service for most of the day Friday, September 11th.
Suspect sought in Gray’s disappearance
Kevin Kelshaw reported to Historic City News that detectives with the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office are seeking a white male subject for questioning in connection with the alleged abduction of a Ponte Vedra Beach woman that occurred last Friday.
Usinas to be honored with La Florida Award
Historic City News has learned that Frank and Betty Usina will be inducted into the elite corps of recipients of the St. Augustine La Florida Award.
Hearings Monday on plaza vending and parades
At the regular meeting of the St. Augustine Board of City Commissioners, the commission will tend to public hearings and final action on four ordinances (as well as the introduction of a fifth) all of which have been adjusted to comply with court rulings concerning the city’s regulations on visual arts, vending, and parades.