Historic City News

Has St. Johns County been painted into a corner?

St. Johns County government operates substantially on the taxes and fees collected from residents, property and business owners who are located or invested here. No taxpayer wants those real costs to be lower than me.

Editorials

City may buy entrance corridor property

Public Information Coordinator Cathy DuPont forwarded a notice to the local news desk at Historic City News announcing a special city meeting this Monday morning.

Government

Making city sidewalks no trip zones

The local St. Augustine news desk received a report of a cost-saving measure being employed by the city in their continuing effort to make city sidewalks safer and more accessible for those who are handicapped.

Community

Zaxby’s grand opening Monday

The St. Augustine local news desk learned about today’s “soft opening” of Zaxby’s, so, Historic City News sent a reporter to sample the fare.

Business

City Fire Station to be collection point

Cathy DuPont updated the St. Augustine local news desk that in order to make it more convenient for St. Augustine residents to make donations for the victims of the recent earthquake in Haiti, the City of St. Augustine has designated its main fire station as a collection point for any donated items.

Community

Man dressed as pirate robs clerk at knife point

Tom’s Fruits and Gifts at 1812 A1A South was the scene of an armed robbery late Wednesday afternoon according to a report received by the St. Augustine local news desk at Historic City News.

Public Safety

Cultural Council launches member drive 2010

The Saint Johns Cultural Council reported to the St. Johns County local news desk that their non-profit organization is now holding the 2010 Membership Drive to help accomplish their mission of promoting St. Johns County as a premiere arts destination.

Community

Screening of playwright Roger Rueff and forum

Flagler College reported to the St. Augustine local news desk that they will host a screening of the film “The Big Kahuna” followed by a forum and discussion with its playwright, Dr. Roger Rueff.

Community