Author: Historic City News

Police still hunt for killer after 38 years

St Augustine Police spokesman Mark Samson announced to Historic City News that, because the crime remains unsolved 38 years later, cold case Detective Corporal Charles Simpson is taking another look into the investigation of the brutal murder of Marine Street resident, Frances Bemis.

Public Safety

Ancient City Musicale a hit for Romanza

Historic City News photojournalist Raphael Cosme reported from Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College last night as 450 years of song and dance were presented during the most recent Discover First America program sponsored by Romanza.

Community

WFOY-FM coming to town soon

For a radio station that has called St Augustine home for eighty-years, its time step up the pace; as WFOY, and its sister station WAOC, prepare to simulcast their programs on the FM dial in 2013 according to an announcement received by Historic City News today.

Business

Ceremonies Friday recognize lifesaving efforts

Public Information Officer Lieutenant Jeremy Robshaw informed local Historic City News reporters that on Friday afternoon, a special recognition ceremony will be held to honor the combined efforts of bystanders, 911 dispatchers, St Johns County Firefighters and Paramedics.

Public Safety

Pedigo featured artist at Plum Gallery

Historic City News entertainment reporters have learned that Sara Pedigo, assistant professor of art and design at Flagler College, will be a “featured artist” through the end of December at Plum Gallery; located at 9 Aviles Street in downtown Saint Augustine’s historic district.

Community

St Johns County teachers benefit from donations

Courtney Kraft, a teacher at Hartley Elementary School, informed local St Johns County news reporters at Historic City News that she has received funding for a “Hands on Alphabet” project through “DonorsChoose.org”; a nonprofit organization that connects donors with public school teachers who need classroom materials.

Community

FDIC cancels unlimited insurance on accounts

Historic City News has learned that depositors previously granted unlimited deposit insurance coverage by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation if their funds were held in non-interest-bearing accounts, are losing that protection as of January 1, 2013.

Business

Library policies changing January 1

The St Johns County Public Library System informed Historic City News that they will be making two changes that will affect library patrons and their ability to continue their borrowing privileges in the future.

Community