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SR-207 multi-use trail construction update
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) began work this week on a 2.3-mile long segment of multi-use trail along State Road 207 in western St. Johns County.
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No parking on Valencia Street during repaving
Historic City News received word that contractors working with the City of St Augustine will be restoring pavement along Valencia Street on Tuesday and Wednesday (April 10 and 11) necessitating a temporary parking ban in order for the work to be completed.
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Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics
Tomorrow afternoon, Deputy Rafael Fuentes informed local Historic City News reporters that about 60 – 80 runners would participate in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics in St Augustine.
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Gruner charged with multiple elder abuse crimes
Historic City News learned that, last night, agents with the US Marshal Service took 38 year-old James David Gruner into custody under outstanding warrants alleging exploitation of the elderly from both St Johns and Putnam Counties.
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Two Michigan teens honored for lifesaving efforts
In an emotional ceremony recognizing two high-school teens, Historic City News reporters interviewed Cody Decker and Luke Vaughn this morning as Flagler County Sheriff Donald W. Fleming presented the 17 year-olds with lifesaving awards in what has to be the best “feel good” story in northeast Florida this year.
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Easter parade detours and schedule
The City of St Augustine notified Historic City News readers that the Easter Parade, scheduled for Sunday, April 8 at 3:00pm, will necessitate traffic detours and restricted parking in the downtown and San Marco Avenue areas.
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Its official – city is one of ten prettiest in America
Forbes magazine, one of the world’s leading sources of business news and financial information, has named St Augustine as one of the “ten prettiest towns in America”.
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St Augustine VCB attracts Brazilian travelers
Evelyn Vazquez, leisure sales director for St Augustine, Ponte Vedra and the Beaches Visitor Convention Bureau, told Historic City News reporters that she has just returned from the “Visit Florida” sponsored sales mission to Brazil.