Year: 2012

Homeless still occupy Cracraft murder scene

The investigation is continuing into the murder of 60 year-old Douglas Wilfred Cracraft, whose body was found lying in the wooded area west of the railroad tracks behind Shoppes of Northtowne in St Augustine Saturday night, January 7th.

Public Safety

Community shows support for Publix

Yesterday’s grand opening ceremony at Publix, and the VIP pre-opening Thursday, January 12, went off without a hitch; heavily attended by a supportive Vilano Beach, South Ponte Vedra Beach and St Augustine shopping community.

Business

Jax Raaga celebrates 10 years with free concert

Prema Kumar announced to Historic City News reporters that the Indian music advocacy group, Jax Raaga, would be celebrating its 10th year of performances with a concert at the Student Union Auditorium of the University of North Florida.

Community

Learn about the North Atlantic Right Whale

Tara Dodson has invited Historic City News readers to join Keepers of the Coast on Saturday, January 21, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. until noon, to learn more about North Atlantic Right Whales and their adopted St Augustine area habitat.

Community

Innovation Generation grant for Education Foundation

Matt Blakely, director of the Motorola Solutions Foundation, announced to local Historic City News reporters in St Augustine that through an “Innovation Generation” grant, over 70 students from Nease and Pedro Menendez High School’s will have the opportunity to learn and apply science, technology, engineering and math skills beyond the classroom.

Community

Deagan: Context not artifacts

Dr. Kathy Deagan, University of Florida Distinguished Research Curator who has put context to St Augustine’s earliest history over four decades of methodical archaeological study, weighed in Tuesday on treasure hunters and television reality shows.

Community