Historic City News

No bull – race will not happen in St Augustine

In another classic example of why local news reporting should be directed to local reporters who don’t rely on wire services, Historic City News in St Augustine received an announcement this morning trying to minimize damage from an inaccurate Arizona Associated Press item.

Community

Constitutional expert guest of local Tea Party

Dave Heimbold, Chairman of the Saint Augustine Tea Party, announced to local Historic City News reporters that this month’s guest speaker will be Ken Wood when they convene their meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m.

Community

Supervisor uncovers fraudulent notice

St Johns County Supervisor of Elections Vicky Oakes said that she was shocked to report to Historic City News the discovery of fraudulent notice that appears to its victims that it came from her office — confirming that the notice is a scam.

Government

Two-county chase stops locals accused of burglaries

A high speed chase reported to Historic City News today landed two St Augustine residents in jail who law enforcement authorities believe may be connected to as many as two dozen burglaries in a three-county area during the last six months.

Public Safety

Tax collector returns $4 million to county

Historic City News reporters were watching when St Johns County Tax Collector Dennis W. Hollingsworth, CFC, distributed $4,089,705.24 to the local government and taxing authorities, from unused earned revenue collected during FY2011-2012.

Government

Voting in national elections topic of Moot Court

Historic City News reporter, Raphael Cosme, attended when St Augustine played host to the Puerto Rican Bar Association of Florida’s “Moot Court Competition”; held in the Alcazar Room of City Hall yesterday morning.

Community

Letter: Rally in the Alley today

Letter: Rally in the Alley today Melinda Rakoncay St Augustine, FL Dear Editor: There will be another “RALLY in the ALLEY” today from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. for citizens across the area to show their opposition to the proposed 7-Eleven project for the already congested intersection at May Street and San Marco Avenue in…

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Learning about 16th century period clothing

If you are planning to celebrate Florida’s 500th anniversary next year in 16th century style, Historic City News readers are invited to attend “Fabrics of Change: 16th Century Culture through the Decades”, a free public lecture, fashion show, and period clothing workshop on Saturday, October 27.

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