HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2018

City Planning Board vice-chair indicted on federal charges

St Augustine Planning and Zoning Board vice chairman Deltra Lynette Long, who resides at 65 Osceola Street in St Augustine, was placed under federal indictment Friday; charged with one-count of theft of government funds and one-count of false claims against the government.

Public Safety

Local teen arrested in parking lot brawl

Two teens have been identified, the oldest of the two arrested, in connection with a fight that erupted last week between a group of several teens and a store employee at a KFC located on US-1 South.

Public Safety

Military veterans could get free one-year gym membership

Carter Davis, CEO and Founder of Oregon-based 501c3 nonprofit “Lift for the 22”, a national organization providing one-year gym memberships to military veterans, announced to local Historic City News reporters that they have partnered with Anytime Fitness in St Augustine in the fight against veteran suicide.

Community

Shaver seeks third term as St Augustine mayor

Already facing opposition from another local elected official, St Augustine Mayor Nancy Shaver made official her intention to seek a third term to the city’s highest elected office on Friday.

Government

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

Concerts in the Plaza announces its 28th season schedule

Concerts in the Plaza, St. Augustine’s summer music series, returns for its 28th season serving up some of the best musical entertainment in northeast Florida. Best of all, Historic City News readers can get free admission.

Community

Upcoming City Board and Committee meetings

Please note that one or more members of the St. Augustine City Commission or its appointed boards or committees may attend these meetings and participate, however they may not engage in discussion or debate amongst themselves on any issue that will likely come before their respective elected or appointed body.

Government

Johns withdraws from congressional race

St. Johns County Commissioner Jimmy Johns has withdrawn as a candidate for Congressional District 6 according to a report from his office received by Historic City News today.

Government