HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2012

Editorial: Learning to share the sandbox

When it comes to telling a United States citizen what they can and cannot do, I am uncomfortable surrendering to any one-person “sole and complete discretion” to make such decisions — especially when that individual is a mechanism of government bureaucracy.

Editorials

Craig Miller addresses St Johns County Tea Party

Patti Henderson reported to Historic City News that the St Johns County Tea Party will host Craig Miller as their guest speaker when they meet on Tuesday, March 27th.

Community

A second Civil Rights museum may be in the works

Monday night, the City of St Augustine Commission will be asked to formally “support” the New World Center for Civil Rights and Social Change by adopting a resolution that has left some residents wondering what “support” the private organization is expecting.

Community

Defendants of child cybersex crimes sentenced

RJ Larizza, Sate Attorney for the Seventh Judicial Circuit, reported to Historic City News that his office received pleas last week from four defendants arrested as part of an undercover investigation focused on catching online sexual predators targeting children.

Public Safety

Editorial: Get out of my yard

It would seem that amongst all the high-stakes wrangling taking place between the City of St Augustine, the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, the King Street Merchants, and whoever’s trying to claim their share of the 450th pie this week, my front yard would be safe from unwanted government intrusion — no such…

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Editorials

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

New Businesses through 3/18/2012

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

Keel-laying and ribbon cutting at Fountain of Youth

Yesterday evening, Historic City News editor Michael Gold attended a 16th Century ship keel-laying ceremony and ribbon cutting for a new 600-foot observation deck on the grounds of the 1565 birthplace of St Augustine — the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park.

Community