Year: 2010
Holiday weekend activities include Regatta
St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau Communications Director Jay Humphreys has advised local Historic City News reporters that this weekend holds many entertaining and enjoyable activities — featuring brilliant lighted displays aboard a holiday regatta of vessels.
Victim knocks out burglar
In a twist of fate, Historic City News learned that when a burglar confronted the owner of the van he was looting early Sunday morning, he should have never thrown a punch — by the time Sheriff’s deputies arrived at the scene, they found the burglar unconscious on the lawn.
Mica confirmed as committee chairman
Justin Harclerode reported to Historic City News that U.S. Representative John L. Mica was confirmed by vote of the House Republican Conference today to serve as Chairman of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure in the 112th Congress.
Cultural events through December 16th
St. Johns County Cultural Council, the county’s designated local arts agency, periodically reports upcoming cultural events to local Historic City News reporters for the benefit of our readers.
County issues boil water notice for Marsh Landing
The St. Johns County Utility Department has reported to Historic City News that a water main break is impacting an estimated 200 plus homes at this time.
Fire threat increases with dry conditions
Jeremy Robshaw, Public Information Officer with St. Johns County Fire Rescue, informed Historic City News local reporters that firefighters have seen an increase in fire danger and brush fire responses throughout St. Johns County. .
Dettra terminated from Cultural Events Division
Historic City News was forwarded a comment from Troy Blevins, Director of the Recreation and Parks Department in St. Johns County regarding the termination of Ryan Dettra who previously served as the General Manager of the St. Johns County Cultural Events Division.