Author: Historic City News

County saves money – earns award for biodiesel

Of the 175,000 gallons of diesel fuel the county consumes each year, the Public Works Department is now capable of producing over 35,000 gallons of biodiesel fuel, approximately 20 percent, through a process that recycles waste vegetable oil.

Government

Friends of A1A organizing two beach clean-ups

The Friends of A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway is in need of volunteers for a beach clean-up on March 13th at Mickler’s Landing in St. Johns County and a second one on March 27 at Mala Compra Road Beachfront Park in Flagler County.

Searle Buccaneers raid historic city again

Cathy DuPont alerted the local news desk that the reenactment of a 17th century raid on St. Augustine by Searle’s Buccaneers will necessitate intermittent disruptions of traffic in parts of downtown this Saturday, March 6th.

Community

Keeping public records public: 911 recordings

Barbara Petersen, president of the Florida First Amendment Foundation, has alerted local news and media organizations of pending legislation, expected to be considered next week, that would block the release of 911 tapes and exempt them from Florida’s public records laws.

Government

Moore recognized for helping struggling homeowners

St. Johns County Housing and Community Services together with staff member Dana Moore, Administrator of Homeownership Programs, were jointly presented the affordable housing excellence award by the Northeast Florida Regional Council.

Community

Regional Council recognizes county programs

Rob Weber, St. Johns County Public Information Technician III, tells our local news reporters that three St. Johns County programs were recognized by the Northeast Florida Regional Council for excellence in economic development and tourism, environmental stewardship and affordable housing.

Government

West Augustine mattress fire investigated

Early this morning, Historic City News freelance photographer Christopher Kimball reported to the St. Augustine local news desk that investigators are still looking into the cause of what was originally reported as a structure fire in the Dancy Tract in West Augustine.

Public Safety