Historic City News

Funding panel to review $696,870 in requests

The Tourist Development Council reported to Historic City News yesterday that more than 30 non-profit organizations in St. Johns County have applied for a total of $696,870 from tourist development tax revenues.

Government

Foreclosures up again in May from 2008

THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, June 11, 2009… One in 148 Florida homes was in foreclosure in May, the third highest rate in the country, according to RealtyTrac, a California-based company that lists foreclosed properties nationwide.

Business

Resident frustrated with parking fees

Historic City News was contacted this afternoon by local resident Merrill Paul Roland who is frustrated with city officials in St. Augustine over how they charge handicapped drivers to park.

Government

Anti-terrorism training exercises at airport

Military and civilian operators have joined forces at the St. Augustine and St. Johns County Airport today to conduct high-tech training exercises and Historic City News was there.

Public Safety

Masters Drive armed robbery investigated

Historic City News has learned that police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred last night at a Masters Drive convenience store.

Public Safety

Beach and County look into yard waste billing

Following a claim made by a former county employee, both City of St. Augustine Beach and St. Johns County officials are looking into whether or not there has been any billing errors related to yard waste collected at the beach.

Government

Returned wallet not what it seemed

Historic City News received a report from the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office today that reminds us to be extra careful when traveling with cash and credit cards.

Public Safety

Owners charity may have aided burglars

A local business owner’s charity may have contributed to the burglary of her hardware store Monday night according to information discovered by Historic City News this morning.

Public Safety