Author: Historic City News

Final Judgments through 12/16/2012

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 Clerk of Court and should be consulted before taking any action.

Business

Subway in Hastings robbed last night

The St Johns County Sheriff’s Office informed local Historic City News reporters that deputies responded last night at 10:40 p.m. to a report of an armed robbery at the Subway restaurant located at 8804 West Church Street in Hastings.

Public Safety

FDOT road repairs and maintenance report

Laurie Sanderson reported the following St. Augustine and St. Johns County locations to Historic City News where the Florida Department of Transportation will be conducting roadwork that is expected to have an impact on driving, beginning this morning and continuing through the coming week.

Public Safety

Opinions split on City’s choice of brand

The public affairs department of the City of St Augustine, whose director was one of three employees who selected the graphic artist to prepare a fourth brand for the 450th Commemoration, told Historic City News that, after its Monday night debut, the city commission “embraces the city’s new brand identity”.

Community

Highway Patrol targets drunk and drugged driving

Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi announced to local Historic City News reporters in St Augustine today that she is teaming up with Julie L. Jones, executive director of the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, to promote sober driving during the holiday season.

Public Safety

Consenting to the Consent Agenda

Historic City News has been outspoken in its criticism of the practice of using a “consent agenda” to dispose of matters of business before the county and city commission; without much public attention to the items being approved — many of which involve substantial amounts of money.

Government

Letter: Textbooks inaccurately depict Islam

Letter: Textbooks inaccurately depict Islam Angela Casey St Augustine, FL Dear Editor: Parents should be aware of a growing problem in the social studies and history textbooks currently used in St Johns County high schools and throughout the United States; one of the worst being “Pearson’s World History”.

Editorials

Suspense over – Advanced Disposal picks Nocatee

Advanced Disposal, an integrated environmental service company, announced to Historic City News today that it will locate its corporate headquarters in St Johns County; after an extensive location search that included metropolitan areas such as Atlanta, Charlotte and Milwaukee.

Business