Author: Historic City News

Letter: An Unnoticed Historic Moment

Letter: An Unnoticed Historic Moment Terry Buckenmeyer St Augustine, FL Dear Editor: On February 3rd, the St Augustine Beach City Commission had a second reading and public comment on Resolution 2013-01, which would provide protection against discrimination in housing on the basis of sexual orientation.

Editorials

Promotion and change of command ceremonies

The historic St Francis Barracks parade grounds will be the backdrop when Colonel James Eifert receives his promotion to the rank of brigadier general on Friday afternoon in a military ceremony held at 82 Marine Street in St Augustine February 8, beginning at 4:00 p.m.

Government

Syrian nationals convicted of marriage fraud

Historic City News was notified that a federal jury in Jacksonville found three Syrian citizens guilty of evading US immigration laws, making false statements to US Citizenship and Immigration Services, and unlawfully attempting to procure naturalization and citizenship through a fraudulent marriage scheme.

Public Safety

January New Businesses

The information contained in this report is taken from sources deemed reliable; the accuracy and completeness of which Historic City News does not control and cannot guarantee. The original public records are on file with the St. Johns County Tax Collector and should be consulted before taking any action.

Business

Five women recognized for contribution to arts

St. Johns Cultural Council spokesperson Kathe O’Donnelly reported to Historic City News that five local women have been selected to receive an award for their achievement and contributions to the arts in St. Johns County.

Community

Woman arrested during domestic altercation

Community Affairs Corporal Catherine Payne reported to Historic City News that, just before midnight, deputies from the St Johns County Sheriff’s Office were called to the residence at 8485 CR-13 North by the victim of a domestic disturbance.

Public Safety

Variance for convenience store denied

When the St Augustine Planning and Zoning Board met this afternoon, Frank Green, one of the owners of Four G Partners property at 111 King Street, spoke in support of his potential tenant, Kenny’s Market Place — but no one else in the room did.

Business