HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2012

Final Judgments through 3/11/2012

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 Clerk of Court and should be consulted before taking any action.

Business

Bunnell firefighters ready for wildfire season

Chief Derek Fraser informed local Historic City News reporters that firefighters from the City of Bunnell have been training with Flagler County’s Fire Flight helicopter utilizing a new portable dip tank in preparation for the upcoming wildfire season.

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

County may pay $25,000 for VIP party at TPC

Despite a budget destined for cuts, Historic City News has learned that the St Johns County Industrial Development Authority members want to spend $25,000 to host a two-hour reception at Stadium Village, adjacent to the TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse.

Government

Word around the campfire

When about 30 downtown merchants and residents along the King Street corridor gathered at Butterfield Garage yesterday afternoon, they were not there to sing “Kum Bah Yah” — they wanted to hear what City Manager John Regan had to say about the bombshell news that King Street was about to be under construction for over…

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Government

Left in the dark – King Street businesses organize

Kirsten Miller, who, with her mother, owns Butterfield Garage on King Street, told Historic City News editor Michael Gold yesterday that the Florida Department of Transportation and City of St Augustine should give the community more time to plan before starting a project she says would be devastating for everyone downtown.

Business

Mica succeeds in keeping training center in Flagler

The Federal Aviation Administration training center in Palm Coast will remain in Flagler County and continue to be a vital part of the local economy while FAA officials reevaluate a plan to move the facility, Congressman John Mica reported to Historic City News today.

Government

St Augustine High students test rocket designs

For the past six years, Academy Director Gail Cullum has been the head of a St Augustine High School program that is part of a partnership with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach.

Community