Historic City News

Ghost Bike installed at scene of hit-and-run

Historic City News reader, Felicia Regan, attended this weekend’s installation ceremony held in honor of Christian Schroom; when a “ghost bike” was dedicated to his memory to commemorate his tragic death on Anastasia Boulevard, just blocks from his residence.

Community

Beach to hire new police chief this week

Historic City News received word that our readers are invited to attend a “meet and greet” with the six top applicants for the position of Chief of Police at 7:00 p.m. tonight; ending a search and outside evaluation of potential replacements for former chief Richard Hedges after his retirement earlier this year.

Government

Suspects questioned in Ponte Vedra Beach murder

Community Affairs Corporal Catherine Payne informed Historic City News reporters in St Augustine that the investigation into the murder of a black man in a homeless camp at the north county line near Target has resulted in the questioning of persons of interest in the crime.

Public Safety

St Augustine myths debunked

Scenes from Tuesday’s “Mythbusters: Fact and Fiction” where some of the myths of St Augustine’s history were debunked as part of the Discover First America program produced by the city’s 450th Commemoration this week.

Community

David Fridell 2012 Employee of the Year

The City of St Augustine reported to Historic City News that David Fridell, a utility technician in the Transmission and Distribution Division of the Public Works Department, has been selected as Employee of the Year for 2012.

Community

Multiple crashes in progress on I-95 northbound

FHP and the Sheriff’s Office are on scene and investigating multiple crashes on I-95. At this time there are no fatalities.

Public Safety

Guest Column: Gopher tortoises

Guest Column: Gopher tortoises Susan van Hoek GTM Research Reserve Environmental Educator Marineland, FL According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, the gopher tortoise is the only land tortoise native to the United States, east of the Mississippi — its population is rapidly declining; they are listed as “threatened” in Florida and are candidates…

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Editorials

Marriage Licenses Applications – 11/25/2012

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.

Community