HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2010

Aviles Street Project Unfolding

In October 2009, Historic City News reported that Halback Design Group made a presentation to the St. Augustine City Commission to improve access and visibility of Aviles Street; considered the oldest street in the oldest city in the United States.

Community

FEC Amtrak Passenger Rail Study workshop

Historic City News readers are invited to participate in a joint public information workshop to obtain project information and provide input regarding the FEC Amtrak Passenger Rail Study.

Community

New background screening for high-risk jobs

Historic City News reporters learned that today, Governor Charlie Crist applauded the Legislature for passing House Bill 7069; requiring background screening procedures for individuals who work with vulnerable Floridians such as children, senior citizens and persons with disabilities.

Business

Historic City Memories: The Fraternal Orders

St. Augustine and The Fraternal Orders Part two of a series Veterans of Foreign Wars and the United Veterans of the Spanish War By Geoff Dobson

Community

Juveniles try to outrun cops in stolen car

Local St. Augustine reporters at Historic City News have learned that this morning, Police Officer Chris Miller attempted to stop two juveniles in a speeding vehicle — that appears to be stolen.

Public Safety

Chief McElroy retires after 26 years of service

St. Johns County Fire Rescue announced to local reporters with Historic City News the retirement of Fire Prevention Chief and Fire Marshal Frank McElroy today; following 26 years of career service to St. Johns County.

Government

FSU releases statement – investigation continues

Tallahassee Police Department Public Information Officer David McCranie, told reporters with Historic City News that Florida Department of Law Enforcement is learning more today about the dead body discovered yesterday behind the Wingate by Wyndham hotel on SR-16 just west of I-95 and believed to be Vincent Binder.

Public Safety

Sheriff uses Facebook to improve communication

St. Johns County Sheriff David B. Shoar told Historic City News local reporters that his office is now available on Facebook — the popular social networking website.

Community