HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2010

July 4th fireworks tradition continues

Holidays are built around traditions Historic City News readers know that few holidays have more great family traditions than the Fourth of July: great food, outdoor band concerts, a day with friends and family, and of course, fireworks.

Existing FEC station may speed rail travel return

Historic City News reporters have learned that during a staff presentation relevant to the Amtrak-FEC rail project, members of the City Commission will be briefed on the status of the proposed passenger train station the City hoped would be built at Carrera Street and Ponce de Leon Boulevard.

Community

Items stolen from car parked in victims driveway

Local St. Augustine reporters at Historic City News have learned that Wednesday morning, Police Officer William Protami responded to a residence on Poinciana Avenue to investigate the theft of an Ipod touch worth about $300 and an Ipod shuffle worth about $75.

Public Safety

Compressors worth about $7,000 stolen from home

Local St. Augustine reporters at Historic City News have learned that when Fidelity Bank ordered an inspection of a foreclosed residence on Plaza Del Rio Drive, they discovered that two air conditioner compressors had been stolen.

Public Safety

Burglary at Taylor Painting and Waterproofing

Local St. Augustine reporters at Historic City News have learned that Wednesday morning, Police Officer Frank Shipp responded to a call from Taylor Signature Painting and Waterproofing concerning a burglary discovered at their place of business.

Public Safety

Amphitheatre general manager placed on paid leave

The 31 year-old General Manager of the St. Augustine Amphitheatre finds himself on administrative leave from his post today, but the St. Johns County public affairs office is not commenting on the details.

Government

Bullock performs at Haitian American conference

Thespian play writer and local St. Augustine actor James Bullock told Historic City News reporters that he will be presenting a monologue on General George Biassou as part of an upcoming event recognizing Biassou, Toussaint Louverture and King Henry Christophe.

Community

Cultural Events through June 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.