Historic City News

Miner leaves Bryan returns as Chairman

Historic City News in St Augustine has learned that today, following the departure of Commissioner Mark Miner to attend Warrant Officer Flight Training, the St Johns County Board of Commissioners has appointed Commissioner Ken Bryan to act as interim chairman until the end of November 2012; at which time the Board will appoint a new…

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Government

Veterans gear up to build home

Veterans gear up to build home By Michael Isam Special to Historic City News Marine Gunnery Sergeant John Hayes will be the recipient of the second St Johns County home built for a wounded warrior by the local non-profit organization, “Homes for our Troops”.

Community

Animal Control and Pet Center hours extended

Paul Studivant reported an improvement to the hours of operation at the St Johns County Animal Control and Pet Center beginning September 1, 2012.

Public Safety

Jewish settlers likely accompanied Menendez

Rabbi Merrill Shapiro, President of the St Augustine Jewish Historical Society, told local reporters at Historic City News that this year’s commemoration of 447 years of unbroken history in St Augustine will be expanded to include the possibility, and some suggest likelihood, that it marks the first arrival of Jews in our country, as well.

Community

New Businesses through 7/31/2012

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 Tax Collector and should be consulted before taking any action.

Business

Letter: Public supports Big Red Sign

Letter: Public supports Big Red Sign Lance Thate St Augustine, FL The public continues to show support with thumbs up, applause, salutes and, sometimes, all of these ways of showing their approval — including today’s, “We agree”.

Editorials

Cordova Street construction this week

Paul Williamson reported to Historic City News that the construction of two brick crosswalks near the intersection of Valencia and Cordova Streets would necessitate the closing of each of those streets for portions of this week.

Public Safety

Construction deliveries will interrupt traffic

Florida Department of Transportation spokesperson, Laurie Sanderson, announced to local Historic City News reporters that St Johns County drivers should use extra caution when traveling on US-1 South Wednesday as the department will be conducting roadwork that is expected to have an impact on driving.

Public Safety