HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2010

Victim in Saturday night crash dies from injuries

The driver of a 1996 Ford who was taken into custody and arrested at the scene of a crash in St. Augustine Shores on Saturday night has been released on bail, however, that may change depending on the outcome of the ongoing investigation; since the other driver has died.

Public Safety

K-9 Bodi apprehends fleeing felon lost in woods

Historic City News received word that a St. Johns County man is in custody after fleeing into the woods to avoid capture this morning; thanks to sheriff’s deputies on the ground, in the air and assistance from a alert K-9 officer.

Public Safety

Payday for lawyers bigger than Ployhar and Davis

Melissa J. Ployhar of Deer Chase Drive and Shirley Ann Davis of Lightsey Road in St. Augustine, have won School Board approval for a $140,000 payday; however, their cut is only reported to be about $15,000 and the satisfaction that the Diamond Rio song “In God We Still Trust” will not be performed at Webster…

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Government

Wanchick addresses Southwest Business Council

St. Johns County Chamber Of Commerce President, Robin Burchfield, reported to local news source Historic City News that County Administrator Michael Wanchick was the featured speaker at the recent meeting of the Southwest Business Council.

Business

Improv acting classes begin at Limelight

Local news reporters for Historic City News have learned that, beginning next week, Limelight Theatre in St. Augustine will host improvisation acting classes for teens and adults, instructed by Scott Abrams, director of ImprovJacksonville.

Community

Bridge and appointments top Monday meeting

Last night, the St. Augustine City Commission got an update on the Bridge of Lions, made several citizen appointments, discussed offshore drilling and advanced a proposed ordinance to second reading.

Government

Girl Scouts experience Florida life in 1700-1800

National Society of The Colonial Dames of America reported to Historic City News that the Girl Scouts of Gateway Council in Jacksonville will revisit 18th century life at the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum this weekend.

Community

City delegation meets with Secretary of Interior

St. Augustine local news reporters are learning that from Williamsburg to Washington and from St. Augustine to Spain, the 450th Commemoration message is traveling worldwide in preparation for the grand anniversary of our historic city; set for 2013-2015.

Government