Posted inPublic Safety
Husband goes to jail – charged with battery
The local St. Augustine news desk has learned that Wednesday morning, Police Officer Jessica Pedonti responded to Flagler Hospital to investigate a complaint of domestic battery.
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Krishnas celebrate with Ratha Yatra festival
Although India is the home of the “Festival of Chariots”, it is celebrated all over the world and Historic City News has learned that this Saturday, for the fifth year, ISKCON of Alachua will hold the parade and festival in downtown St. Augustine.
Posted inGovernment
House says complete background checks first
Historic City News has received a statement from Florida Governor Charlie Crist in support of legislation that would tighten screening and criminal background checks for people who work with children, seniors and disabled people.
Posted inCommunity
Republican club elects 2010 officers
A local news reporter from Historic City News was on hand for the last regular meeting of the Republican Club of Greater St. Augustine when they elected and installed a new slate of officers for the coming year.
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About 8,000 may come for Lighthouse Festival
Historic City News reminds our readers that this Saturday, March 21st, it’s time for the 18th annual Lighthouse Festival; this year featuring the Michelob Ultra 5K Run-Walk and the Shepard & Shepard Fun Run.
Posted inEditorials
Arredondo statement of defiance found on obelisk
In Spanish Florida, mental rebellion could get a man shipped to Cuba and hanged. The thought police in those days were religious in nature and Fernando Arredondo was a rebel of that kind.
Aretha Franklin at the Amphitheatre
St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau Communications Director Jay Humphreys announced the following weekend entertainment activities to the local St. Augustine news desk; including Romanza at Zorayda and an outdoor, one-night appearance by the Queen of Soul.
Posted inCommunity
Welcome Back to the new old bridge
Historic City News reporters joined a celebratory crowd who gathered for the return to service of St. Augustine’s historic Bridge of Lions today — nearly four years after extensive, lifesaving rehabilitation was begun.