Historic City News

Vilano Town Center looking up

Vivian Browning, a local resident who has owned property on Vilano Beach since 1986 and serves as chair of the Vilano Beach Town Center Redevelopment Group, has to feel optimistic now that Publix Supermarkets has confirmed with Historic City News that they have signed a lease.

Business

ROLES: Orientation Center – Information Center

Plans that originally called for a 10,000 square foot Castillo Orientation Center in the Colonial Spanish Quarter could be expanded to a 15,000 or 20,000 square foot, two story “world class interpretive experience” in a partnership being discussed between the city and University of Florida.

Community

Hunt on for SR-16 and I-95 robbery suspect

St. Johns County Sherriff David B. Shoar has asked Historic City News readers for their help in identifying a man that is being sought in connection with a strong armed robbery that occurred on Saturday afternoon in a motel room of the Best Western motel located at SR-16 and I-95.

Public Safety

Two arrested in robbery of 86 year-old victim

Historic City News asked for your help in locating two men in connection with a strong armed robbery of an 86 year-old woman last week and now, two suspects in that crime have been identified.

Public Safety

Dr. Delgado charged with seven more crimes

Additional charges have been reported to Historic City News today that have been filed against a 51 year-old South Carolina man who was already in custody in the St. Johns County Detention Facility in lieu of bonds totaling $7,000,000.

Public Safety

Alcohol sales exception request by UF and City

This afternoon at 2:00 p.m., the City of St. Augustine Planning and Zoning Board will convene in the Alcazar Room at City Hall and will hear, among other issues, two requests for use by exception to allow alcohol sales and service at public and private events held at Government House and the Colonial Spanish Quarter…

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Government

Guest Column: Vehicle Buyer Beware

Guest Column: Vehicle Buyer Beware Private tag agencies could cause tag-title woes Dennis W. Hollingsworth, CFC St. Johns County Tax Collector

Editorials

Faster airport security plan started Friday

Historic City News has learned that St. Johns County passengers traveling through Jacksonville International Airport will find it a bit easier, and faster, to clear airport security since last Friday — if they fall into one of the Jacksonville Aviation Authority’s “preferred customer” categories.

Community