Author: Historic City News

Storm water pollution prevention program

The City of St. Augustine is taking considerable steps to reduce the amount of pollution that is carried from the storm water system to the local rivers and ocean according to a report received by Historic City News.

Community

Busy meeting for City Commissioners Monday

Historic City News has learned that Monday’s City Commission meeting will open with a public hearing on architectural style in the historic district and close with commissioners discussing a proposed building at St. George Street and Cathedral Place that ignited the style debate.

Government

Another look at city budget Monday

City Commissioners will take another look at staff efforts to close an estimated $1.7-$1.8 million shortfall in next year’s budget at a public workshop at 3:30 p.m. in the Alcazar Room on Monday.

Government

Florida honors 19th anniversary of ADA

Historic City News was notified that in honor of the 19th anniversary of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, Governor Charlie Crist has accepted the 2009 recommendations of the Governor’s Commission on Disabilities.

Government

Two robbery suspects arrested

Historic City News has learned that two Duval County women are in custody in connection with an attempted robbery of a St. Johns County woman at her home on Friday afternoon.

Public Safety

Sparrow killed in car crash

According to a report received by Historic City News yesterday evening, deputies with the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit are investigating a single car crash involving a fatality late Friday afternoon.

Public Safety

Sheriff seeks armed robbery suspect

Kevin Kelshaw reported to Historic City News that the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a man wanted in connection with an armed robbery of a Ponte Vedra Beach convenience store last night.

Public Safety