Author: Historic City News

Sheriff checking for illegal bath salts

Synthetic drugs, commonly called “bath salts,” “K2” or “Spice”, have been reclassified by an emergency rule that effectively outlaws the sale, manufacture, delivery, or possession with intent to sell these substances; and, recently the Sheriff tells Historic City News that his office has begun compliance checks.

Public Safety

Unemployment down – housing and hiring improve

Today, Governor Rick Scott announced that in November, St Johns, Baker, Clay, Duval, and Nassau counties in northeast Florida continued to experience declines in unemployment while the area’s hiring and housing outlook remained bright.

Business

Local Christmas shopping and attractions

St Augustine, Ponte Vedra and the Beaches Visitors and Convention Bureau forwarded a compilation to local Historic City News reporters indicating the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day hours of operation for local attractions, shopping and tours.

Community

County Christmas Holiday Schedule

Michael Ryan, St Johns County spokesman, reported to Historic City News in St Augustine that all county offices, library branches and the Pet Center will be closed Monday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 25 in observance of Christmas.

Government

Lane closures suspended for holidays

Public Information Specialist Monica R. Reifeiss informed local Historic City News reporters that there will be no lane closures from today until January 3, 2013 because of increased traffic over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.

Public Safety

Lots to do if you visit Guana Research Reserve

Emily Jane Murray reported to Historic City News that January will be a busy month at the Guana-Tolomato-Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve; offering something entertaining and educational for readers with a wide array of interests.

Community

Recent incidents lead to school monitoring plan

Chief David O’Brien told Historic City News this morning that the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office may have a solution, in cooperation with the School District that would allow the community at large to monitor school campuses with just a click of a mouse.

Public Safety

Celebrating 125 years of Hotel Ponce de Leon

Long before it became Flagler College, Henry Flagler’s Hotel Ponce de Leon was recognized as one of the grandest hotel resorts of its day; and, on Saturday, January 12, you can return to the Gilded Age when the public is invited for free tours and special events celebrating the historic landmark’s 125th birthday.

Community