Posted inPublic Safety
Fake bomb discovered at San Marco carousel
Historic City News has learned that on Sunday morning, a suspected homemade pipe bomb was discovered near the carousel in Davenport Park…
Posted inEditorials
Letter to the Editor: Thrasher for District 8
This letter is in response to an article written by Peter Guinta that appeared in The Record on Friday, September 11th; entitled “Senate candidates jab during final forum”.
Posted inCommunity
Feasibility study approved for railway link
City Commissioner Nancy Sikes-Kline attended Thursday’s monthly meeting of the North Florida Transportation Planning Organization where she serves as a member of the board.
Posted inBusiness
Phone system in St. Augustine victim of 9/11
Although it’s not likely that they were attacked by terrorists, Nextel customers in St. Augustine found themselves without phone service for most of the day Friday, September 11th.
Posted inPublic Safety
Suspect sought in Gray’s disappearance
Kevin Kelshaw reported to Historic City News that detectives with the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office are seeking a white male subject for questioning in connection with the alleged abduction of a Ponte Vedra Beach woman that occurred last Friday.
Posted inCommunity
Usinas to be honored with La Florida Award
Historic City News has learned that Frank and Betty Usina will be inducted into the elite corps of recipients of the St. Augustine La Florida Award.
Posted inGovernment
Hearings Monday on plaza vending and parades
At the regular meeting of the St. Augustine Board of City Commissioners, the commission will tend to public hearings and final action on four ordinances (as well as the introduction of a fifth) all of which have been adjusted to comply with court rulings concerning the city’s regulations on visual arts, vending, and parades.
Posted inGovernment
Time change for commission meeting
Historic City News has been informed that the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners will begin their regular meeting on Tuesday, September 15, at 1:30 pm instead of the normal 9:00 am start time.