Year: 2011

Walls in the future for Childrens Museum

Susan Connor, Executive Director of the Children’s Museum of St Johns, announced to Historic City News today that the “museum without walls” is one-step closer to a brick-and-mortar location that they can call home in St Augustine.

Community

Bill McClure enters District 3 commission race

A Grand Cay resident, William A. “Bill” McClure, is the second candidate to announce his intention to run for the District 3 seat on the St Johns County commission; currently held by 28 year-old chairman Mark Miner and sought by 18 year-old Zachary Proscia Silva.

Government

New coach AND new owner for Jacksonville Jaguars

Historic City News has received word that during a press conference called for noon today, the beleaguered Jacksonville Jaguars owner, Wayne Weaver, will announce that he has not only fired Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio, but also sold the NFL team — reportedly to 60 year-old Shahid Khan of Urbana, Illinois.

Community

New Businesses through 11/27/2011

The information contained in this report is taken from sources deemed reliable; the accuracy and completeness of which Historic City News does not control and cannot guarantee. The original public records are on file with the St. Johns County Tax Collector and should be consulted before taking any action.

Business

Sheriff warns families to be careful during holidays

We are coming up on one of the most festive times of the year for families with the celebration of several holidays. However, joy and fun can quickly turn to disappointment and sorrow when someone becomes a victim of a scam, burglary or online fraudulent holiday shopping scheme.

Public Safety

Racial redistricting arguments are dividing state

A Miami Herald reporter in Tallahassee this morning covered a story that was picked up by the Tampa Bay Times and makes local political observers suspect that the current woes facing school board and county commissioners in St Johns County is also playing out across the state.

Government

Two morning robberies may be related

St Augustine Police believe that two robberies, occurring in different parts of town, may be related; according to information received by Historic City News investigative reporters this morning.

Public Safety