HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2018

Do not take pot to work with you when you work at the jail

Sheriff Rick Staly of Flagler County called a press conference yesterday to confirm details about the arrest of a civilian employee charged with a felony for allegedly stashing marijuana in her locker at work.

Public Safety

Government investing $600 million in rural broadband

Some Historic City News readers remember when many rural households didn’t have electricity or running water. Although those days are long gone for most, there’s still lots of room for improvement. In fact, our American infrastructure used to be the envy of the world. Now, it’s in disrepair.

Business

Voter Preference Poll (COSA Seat 4)

Historic City News readers can participate in our St Augustine City Commission Seat 4 voter preference poll on facebook at historiccitynews.com

Government

Editorial: Commissions need to tend to their knitting

Editorial: Commissions need to tend to their knitting Michael Gold, Editor in Chief HISTORIC CITY NEWS Editorially, Historic City News has taken the position, and, as a consultant to candidates and elected public officials, I have personally advised my clients to “mind their own business” when it comes to issues that do not fall under…

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Editorials

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

Keith Johansen charged with murder of his wife

Historic City News was informed Friday that a man who had a domestic violence protection order against him from a previous relationship, has been arrested today; charged with murder in the death of his wife, 25-year-old Brandi Celenza.

Public Safety

Demonstrators will attempt three-day march to St Augustine

Independent broadcast television station WJXT in Jacksonville reported yesterday on an upcoming 40-mile march beginning in Jacksonville on May 15 and concluding in Constitution Plaza in St Augustine on May 17, 2018. According to the story, the purpose of the “March for Change” is to show solidarity between a few Jacksonville protest groups calling for…

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Community

Roland says Beach event interfering with handicap parking

Asian reporter Merrill Paul Roland informed the local Historic City News Bureau that he has observed yet another violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. chapter 126 § 12101 et seq, and Section §316.1955 F.S., §316.1955(2) F.S., and §316.1959 F.S. this time involving illegal blocking and use of designated handicapped parking…

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