Historic City News

Final Judgments through 10/9/2011

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.

Business

Stray Rounds: Flintlock Musket – 101

Screw It! The most common source of misfires in flintlock firearms is a loose flint.

Editorials

Republican Unity Rally planned for October 22

Party Chairman Harlan Mason invited Republican readers of Historic City News in St. Augustine and St. Johns County to attend a political rally, educational and social event later this month at the St. Augustine Shrine Club.

Community

Looking back on Founders Day 2011

Florida Living History, Inc. in partnership with Mission Nombre de Dios, updated local Historic City News reporters with an “after action report” on last month’s commemoration of the 446th anniversary of the founding of the city of St. Augustine in 1565.

Community

Progress continues on SR-207 multi-use trail

Historic City News was updated today on the construction of a 3-mile connecting trail being built about a mile south of Vermont Heights; then running to Armstrong Road, following SR-207 in western St. Johns County.

Community

Road repairs and maintenance planned

Laurie Sanderson reported the following St. Augustine and St. Johns County locations to Historic City News where the Florida Department of Transportation will be conducting roadwork that is expected to have an impact on driving, beginning this morning and continuing through the coming week.

Community

Rain, rain, go away

St. Augustine and St. Johns County outdoor events planning to take advantage of recent cooler weather will be getting rain on their parades; according to National Weather Service advisories received by Historic City News.

Community

Man facing death penalty for assaults on child

Accusations in St. Johns County that a 66 year-old Fort McCoy man has sexually abused a 12 year-old girl, has led detectives to arrest George Robert Lightkep — who resides at 25344 E 139th Lane Northeast.

Public Safety