HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2011

Free gas at Shell station on CR-210

St. Augustine and St. Johns County residents who travel CR-210 each morning reported to Historic City News that they were surprised to find the Shell station offering gas at an unheard of price of $0.00 per gallon — thanks to a Winn-Dixie customer reward program.

Business

St Johns County redistricting process underway

Supervisor of Elections, Vicky Oakes, reported to Historic City News that the redistricting process has begun for the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners and the St. Johns County School Board.

Government

Time to nominate outstanding women in the arts

Local Historic City News reporters learned that the St. Johns Cultural Council is seeking nominations for the fourth annual “Recognizing Outstanding Women in the Arts” awards.

Community

Candlelight vigil for domestic violence victims

Kim Brumfield, Community Awareness Coordinator for the Betty Griffin House in St. Johns County, reported to Historic City News that a candlelight vigil and silent witness exhibit would be held tomorrow in honor of victims and survivors of domestic violence in our community.

Community

Shoemaker will address local Republicans

Terry Shoemaker, a candidate to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Florida District 20 House member, Bill Proctor, informed Historic City News that he will address the regular meeting of the Republican Club of St. Augustine at their second-Monday-of-the-month meeting on October 10th.

Community

Target of drug-related burglary arrested

The man Flagler County detectives say was the intended target of three armed burglars Monday, when they invaded the home he shares with two roommates, was taken into custody yesterday on outstanding violation of probation and felony drug warrants, according to a report received by Historic City News.

Public Safety

Modern-Day Slavery Museum

Historic City News readers are encouraged to visit the campus of Stetson University in Deland this Thursday, October 6th, for a perspective on modern-day slavery among farmworkers.

Community

Winners announced in Humane Society contest

St. Augustine Humane Society’s Operations Director, Carolyn Smith, told local Historic City News reporters that judging in their “Pin up Paws” calendar was concluded yesterday and the winners have been notified.

Community