HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2019

Meet School Board Member, Beverly Slough, at local Tea Party

Historic City News readers are patriotically invited to attend the open meeting of the Saint Augustine Tea Party on Tuesday, August 13th at 6:30 pm, held at the Village Inn located at 900 North Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Saint Augustine. Beverly Slough, St. Johns County School Board Member, District 1, will be the guest speaker.

Community

Florida Representative Cyndi Stevenson will host five mobile office sessions

Cyndi Stevenson reported her updated schedule to Historic City News today from her first-of-five “mobile office” sessions held at the Anastasia Public Library Branch at 124 Seagrove Main St in St Augustine Beach.

Community

Public Notice of Pollution – St Johns County

Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Florida Department of Environmental Protection informed local Historic City News reporters that they have received the following Public Notice of Pollution for a reportable release that occurred within St Johns County.

Government

Arrest made in Riberia Street shooting yesterday

At about 10:44 this morning, St Augustine police officers were called to a shooting reported in the area of Vicker’s Park located at 399 Riberia Street. Upon arrival, officers noticed a black male victim on the ground with a gunshot wound to his back.

Public Safety

Items from last night’s Beach Commission meeting

Communications and events coordinator for the City of St. Augustine Beach, Cindy Walker, reported to Historic City News the following events from last night’s meeting of the Beach City Commissioner.

Government

Morning shooting on Riberia Street under investigation

Within the last hour, Historic City News learned of a shooting with injuries near the Willie Galimore Center on the south end of Riberia Street. The Galimore Community Center is currently on lockdown with children inside as police search for the accused gunman. Police are on the scene currently, and according to televised reports from…

Visit full text article “Morning shooting on Riberia Street under investigation” »

Public Safety

St Augustine Beach surveying residents on two upcoming issues

Historic City News readers who live in St Augustine Beach are invited to respond to two current surveys regarding how to handle canine rabies vaccination and tag issuance, as well as an increase from $74 to $230 per year for solid waste collection.

Government

FDOT road repairs and maintenance report

Historic City News was notified by the Florida Department of Transportation Public Information Officer, Allen Nelson, 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…

Visit full text article “FDOT road repairs and maintenance report” »

Community