Year: 2012

Get ready to party like its 1888

In preparation for the 125th anniversary of the Hotel Ponce de Leon, Flagler College is asking Historic City News readers for help in finding original items and artifacts from the hotel to be displayed on the opening day of the college’s celebration on January 12, 2013.

Community

Homicide victim a long way from home

In a report obtained by Historic City News, Dr. Predag Bulic, 23rd District Medical Examiner, reported that he used tattoo photographs and fingerprint evidence to identify the body of the 35-year-old victim, killed Wednesday evening when she stepped onto the roadway of I-95.

Public Safety

FDOT road repairs and maintenance report

Laurie Sanderson reported the following St. Augustine and St. Johns County locations to Historic City News where the Florida Department of Transportation will be conducting roadwork that is expected to have an impact on driving, beginning this morning and continuing through the coming week.

Public Safety

Garb and Gear Mini Clinic

Garb and Gear Mini Clinic By Raphael Cosme In preparation for Florida’s 500th birthday celebration, a mini-clinic dedicated to the garb and gear fashion of the 16th century period was presented at the Dow Museum of Historic Houses main courtyard, and Historic City News photojournalist Raphael Cosme attended.

Community

Police still hunt for killer after 38 years

St Augustine Police spokesman Mark Samson announced to Historic City News that, because the crime remains unsolved 38 years later, cold case Detective Corporal Charles Simpson is taking another look into the investigation of the brutal murder of Marine Street resident, Frances Bemis.

Public Safety

Ancient City Musicale a hit for Romanza

Historic City News photojournalist Raphael Cosme reported from Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College last night as 450 years of song and dance were presented during the most recent Discover First America program sponsored by Romanza.

Community

WFOY-FM coming to town soon

For a radio station that has called St Augustine home for eighty-years, its time step up the pace; as WFOY, and its sister station WAOC, prepare to simulcast their programs on the FM dial in 2013 according to an announcement received by Historic City News today.

Business

Ceremonies Friday recognize lifesaving efforts

Public Information Officer Lieutenant Jeremy Robshaw informed local Historic City News reporters that on Friday afternoon, a special recognition ceremony will be held to honor the combined efforts of bystanders, 911 dispatchers, St Johns County Firefighters and Paramedics.

Public Safety