Author: Historic City News

National Cemetery holds wreath-laying ceremony

Michael Isam, spokesman for the Veterans Council of St Johns County, announced to local Historic City News reporters that, for the first time since the observance began in 2007, all 1218 graves in the St. Augustine National Cemetery will receive a wreath as part of the 2012 “Wreaths Across America” ceremonies.

Community

Teacher jailed for possessing child pornography

When he showed up at a St Johns County school Friday, a 26-year-old substitute teacher was taken into custody by deputies for having child pornography on his computer hard drive, according to an arrest report obtained by Historic City News today.

Public Safety

Santa makes train stop in St Augustine

The Florida East Coast Railway notified Historic City News that Santa Claus took a ride on a special “Toys for Tots Christmas Train” as it traveled between Jacksonville and Miami today; including a brief stop, for the third year, in St Augustine at US-1 and San Sebastian View.

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Sale of RailAmerica means shutdown and layoffs

On Thursday afternoon, Gabe Lazzaro, VP, Human Resources for RailAmerica, announced the permanent elimination of more than 50 full time positions as part of the sale of its railroads to Genesee & Wyoming Inc., according to a memorandum to Historic City News and the employees of its Jacksonville headquarters.

Business

Get ready to party like its 1888

In preparation for the 125th anniversary of the Hotel Ponce de Leon, Flagler College is asking Historic City News readers for help in finding original items and artifacts from the hotel to be displayed on the opening day of the college’s celebration on January 12, 2013.

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Homicide victim a long way from home

In a report obtained by Historic City News, Dr. Predag Bulic, 23rd District Medical Examiner, reported that he used tattoo photographs and fingerprint evidence to identify the body of the 35-year-old victim, killed Wednesday evening when she stepped onto the roadway of I-95.

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

Garb and Gear Mini Clinic

Garb and Gear Mini Clinic By Raphael Cosme In preparation for Florida’s 500th birthday celebration, a mini-clinic dedicated to the garb and gear fashion of the 16th century period was presented at the Dow Museum of Historic Houses main courtyard, and Historic City News photojournalist Raphael Cosme attended.

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