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

Jill Pacetti campaign asks for your financial support

Clearly most City residents who have contacted me want a commissioner who listens and votes with the community’s agenda in mind. That’s why I am committed to bringing the voice of St Augustine residents to the commission table, not just my own personal agenda.

Community

Secrets of Spanish Florida extended version at VIC gift shop

The Public Broadcasting System documentary, Secrets of Spanish Florida, tells the story of St. Augustine’s colonial years. It was delivered to a national audience in a two-hour documentary that premiered last December.

Business

Watch for increased congestion during Spring festivals

Historic City News readers have become accustomed to increased traffic congestion during the Spring festival season. The following popular events may necessitate road closures and detours in the city’s downtown area.

Public Safety

Stratton Road solid waste transfer station closed

The St. Johns County Solid Waste Management Division reported to Historic City News today that the waste transfer station at 250 Stratton Road North, will be closed from March 28th through 31st for repairs and refurbishing.

Community

Attempted carjacking in downtown St Augustine

Historic City News received information this evening that, at about 7:30 p.m., a driver was southbound on Avenida Menendez approaching the crosswalk to the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument main entrance when she says a man opened her car door and attempted to get her out of her vehicle by force.

Public Safety

Mike Cullum named new Director of Public Works

St. Augustine City Manager John Regan announced to Historic City News local reporters today that Mike Cullum, an engineer with nearly forty years’ experience in the public and private sector utility industry, will take over as the city’s Public Works Director starting on May 1.

Government

Obituary: Arthur Jerome McGinnis

Obituary: Arthur Jerome McGinnis Arthur Jerome McGinnis, born in Gratiot, WI and a resident of St Augustine for more than 40-years, passed away Monday, March 19, 2018. He was 95-years-old. McGinnis was one of 10 children; survived by Roseanne Gerbick, Patricia Hintz, and Toni Fox.

Community