Historic City News

Credit card overcharge warning

Be careful when paying by credit card in restaurants — without getting a final receipt. The manager of IHOP at 2560 State Road 16 reported to Deputy Sheriff James Hayward that he received an Email from the main office stating that a customer had complained about an extra dollar being placed on their credit card…

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Public Safety

Bank hit with $6,000 in forged checks

Deputy Christopher Jones was called to Prosperity Bank in Ponte Vedra Beach on Friday to take a report concerning six forged payroll checks cashed at the branch over the past two days. Checks totaling $6,184.47 that appeared to be issued by Salonen Marine Inc of Yulee, Florida, were cashed in amounts ranging between $753.26 and…

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Public Safety

Old Florida Museum’s new digs

Since 1999, Chuck and Karen Ponce along with Sandy Craig have operated the Old Florida Museum (originally known as Historic Villages of St. Augustine) at 254 San Marco Avenue in the location owned by TE-B-CO of St. Augustine; the Tebault family company that previously operated St. Augustine Trains. Their attraction invited guests to explore Florida’s…

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Business

Local restaurants join forces

Two months ago, several local restaurant owners decided to do something to level the playing field with the onslaught of larger, chain restaurants who promote themselves in St. Augustine. According to records filed with the Florida Division of Corporations, Ted McLemore of Zhanraâ€™s and South Beach Grill joined Lorna McDonald owner of the Raintree Restaurant,…

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Business

Tampered pump results in fuel theft

Last week we ran a story about a drive-off at Pilot Travel Centers on CR 210 where over $400.00 worth of fuel was stolen. This week a more elaborate scheme resulted in the theft of over $1,200.00 worth of fuel — just across the street.

Public Safety

Caution urged on Airport Referendum

Historic City Media interviewed Edward R. Wuellner, AAE, Executive Director of the St. Augustine and St. Johns County Airport Authority this afternoon regarding the upcoming county commission meeting to consider a referendum to abolish the Airport Authority.

Government

Anne Marie Gennusa – County Judge, Group 1

Local attorney, business owner and community contributor Anne Marie Gennusa is pleased to announce her candidacy for the position of St. Johns County Judge, Group 1. Gennusa reports that she has over 15 years of experience in Criminal law; more then any other Judicial Candidate.

Government

Freedom Trail Luncheon

Rev. C. T. Vivian, 83, was one of the closest living associates of Dr. Martin Luther King. He played an important part in the civil rights movement in St. Augustine in 1964 and is pictured in the center of a famous photograph showing the wade-in at St. Augustine Beach that attracted international attention.