HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2018

FDOT road repairs and maintenance report

Historic City News was notified by Florida Department of Transportation Public Information Officer, Monica R. Reifeiss, that traffic will be impacted at the following St Augustine and St Johns County locations where roadwork is being conducted. Be alert to lane closures and temporary detours, as well as increased congestion in these areas. FDOT employees and…

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Community

Stakeholders study Florida red tide effect on marine mammals

The Georgia Aquarium, owners of the 1938 Marineland attraction in Flagler County, have reportedly obtained any required Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approval to draw blood samples from Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat. Non-profit Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota has been working with the Commission on plans to better understand the causes…

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Public Safety

Letter: All candidates with “R” after their name are not Republican

Andrea L. Anthony, CPA, CDFA® Former Director, Ponte Vedra Republican Club Former Vice Chair SJC Republican Executive Committee Former Treasurer SJC Republican Executive Committee Dear Historic City News editor: I have been a Ponte Vedra resident for over 30 years. I have voted Republican in every election held since I turned 18. We, here in…

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Editorials

Methamphetamine distribution conspiracy interrupted

Earlier today, Maria Chapa Lopez, US Attorney for the Middle District of Florida, notified Historic City News that a St Augustine man and fifteen other individuals, including several members of the Pagans Motorcycle Club, have been charged with conspiring to distribute methamphetamine. According to the indictments, the defendants conspired to distribute large quantities of methamphetamine…

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Public Safety

Hit-and-run driver caught

St Augustine Police reported to Historic City News that, at about 4:19 a.m. this morning, 37-year-old Clayton Roberto Duncan who resides at 671 Julia Street in Saint Augustine fled the scene of a motor vehicle crash which led to his arrest on multiple charges. Leaving the scene of an accident with property damage in Florida…

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Public Safety

Learn to develop a Business Continuity Plan during August workshop

St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Manager Karen Everett encourages all Historic City News readers who own and manage businesses in St Johns County to register now for the Business Continuity Workshop being held on August 20th. This event is being presented by St. Johns County Emergency Management, St. Johns County Economic Development,…

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Business

Hyppo Coffee Bar is return to original concept

Kara Pound reported to Historic City News business reporters that The Hyppo Coffee Bar has returned to its roots and is officially re-opened with its original coffee bar concept. The new store location serves housemade pastries and espresso drinks as well as a full selection of wine, beer, and refreshing ice pops. Originally known as…

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Business

Wait for it …

Historic City News readers who reside in St Johns County are invited to take advantage of the traditionally slower tourist month of September with free and discounted admission to some of the area’s most entertaining attractions. Be prepared to show photo identification as proof of residency and be prepared to become a “tourist” in your…

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