HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2018

Plein air artists capture beauty of St Augustine

St Augustine’s historic beauty was the inspiration for 70 plein air artists from across the country whose works are featured at the St Augustine Art Association through May 27th. Artistic Excellence awards for the juried exhibition “Where Art Meets History” were handed out during the opening reception, which culminated in a guest appearance by the…

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Another group with racial overtones comes to St Paul AME Church

Said to have been started by Dr. Martin Luther King to bring poor people together as a force to be reckoned with, the Poor People’s Campaign is coming to St Augustine through the backing of the Lay Organization of St. Paul AME Church, located at 85 Martin Luther King Avenue.

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The Lastinger Family Foundation recognized Monday

The City of St Augustine informed local Historic City News reporters that the Adelaide Sanchez Award will be presented to the Lastinger Family Foundation recognizing the organization’s support of historic preservation on Monday, May 14 at 4:00 p.m., just prior to the regular meeting of the St. Augustine City Commission.

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Panhandling: From crisis to order

The City of St Augustine has managed to restore order where, only a few months ago, they told local Historic City News reporters that – between aggressive panhandlers and uncontrolled vagrancy – the situation had evolved into a “crisis”.

Public Safety

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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Defendant in domestic battery released from hospital – taken to jail

The defendant in the April 29 domestic violence incident that occurred in the 1300 block of Wildwood Drive in St Augustine, has been discharged from the hospital and Historic City News has been informed that he has been taken to the St Johns County Jail, booked, and remains in custody in lieu of $108,000.00 bond.

Public Safety

Murder charge reduced to manslaughter with a firearm

Jordan Leigh Henries, indicted by a St Johns County Grand Jury in March 2017, pled “no contest” in circuit court Monday to reduced charges of manslaughter with a firearm, a first-degree felony. She had been indicted on a single count of second-degree murder; stemming from the shooting death of 29-year-old Jeffrey “Stephen” Lee.

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Music by the Sea kicks off May 16th at Pier Park

The iconic Music by the Sea free concert series is returning to the St Johns County Pier Park starting Wednesday May 16th and Historic City News readers are invited to attend. The series is presented as a community service by the Saint Augustine Beach Civic Association.

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