HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2011

Coomes Oil sued by victim of gas explosion

Historic City News has learned that a personal injury lawsuit was filed September 23rd by Stuart N. Ratzan, a Miami attorney, on behalf of David Hunt Cowles — the man who is lucky to be alive after his involvement in the August 19th gasoline explosion at the BP station on SR-16 at Masters Drive.

Community

Leary: Stop managing the 450th out of the City Manager’s office

For more than an hour of the 90 minute 450th Commemoration workshop preceding Monday evening’s St. Augustine City Commission meeting, Historic City News reporters listened to a solo presentation by Commissioner Bill Leary about a trip that he says, for him, “was a game changer”.

Government

Garage parking will be $10 daily starting Saturday

The City of St. Augustine reported to Historic City News that on Saturday, October 1st, the cost of parking at the Historic Downtown Parking Facility, will change from an hourly rate to a flat “pay-on-entry” fee.

Government

Regan: Galimore Center will not close

Concerns may have subsided after hearing City Manager John Regan say to commissioners and those attending last night’s meeting that the Willie Galimore Center will not be closed just because the County walked away — however, short and long-term plans are still undecided.

Community

Pink Up the Pace 5K held Saturday

The City of St. Augustine reported to Historic City News that the third annual “Pink Up the Pace 5K” will be held on Saturday, October 1, and will necessitate the closing of some streets and some intermittent traffic disruptions in the downtown area.

Community

Testing for illegal drugs in welfare recipients

Although national statistics show that about 8 percent of the general population uses illegal drugs, only 2 percent of welfare recipients in Florida have tested positive since a two-month old law took effect that requires applicants for welfare to pass a drug test.

Government

Spanish Living History Day at Castillo

NPS Ranger Jake Harper invited Historic City News readers to visit and participate in “Spanish Living History Day” on Saturday, October 1st at Castillo de San Marcos National Monument on the bayfront in St. Augustine.

Community

City welcomes full time 450th staff member

City Manager John Regan introduced Historic City News reporters and those attending yesterday’s 450th Workshop to Jennifer L. Zuberer — who will serve in a newly created position of “Communication Resources Manager for the 450th Commemoration”.

Government