Historic City News was notified by Florida Department of Transportation Public Information Officer, Monica R. Reifeiss, that traffic will be impacted at the following St Augustine and St Johns County locations where roadwork is being conducted.
Be alert to lane closures and temporary detours, as well as increased congestion in these areas. FDOT employees and contractors will be working on the roadways and need your full attention.
The defendant in the April 29 domestic violence incident that occurred in the 1300 block of Wildwood Drive in St Augustine, has been discharged from the hospital and Historic City News has been informed that he has been taken to the St Johns County Jail, booked, and remains in custody in lieu of $108,000.00 bond.
Jordan Leigh Henries, indicted by a St Johns County Grand Jury in March 2017, pled “no contest” in circuit court Monday to reduced charges of manslaughter with a firearm, a first-degree felony. She had been indicted on a single count of second-degree murder; stemming from the shooting death of 29-year-old Jeffrey “Stephen” Lee.
The iconic Music by the Sea free concert series is returning to the St Johns County Pier Park starting Wednesday May 16th and Historic City News readers are invited to attend. The series is presented as a community service by the Saint Augustine Beach Civic Association.
Historic City News was informed by the Florida Department of Education that Florida’s First Lady, Ann Scott, will visit a St. Johns County Elementary School this afternoon as part of her work with improving literacy, beginning at an early age.
As qualifying week came to a close on Friday at noon, Historic City News learned that no challengers came forward to contest currently seated circuit court judges.
Therefore, all circuit judges up for election across the 7th Judicial Circuit are retained for another six-year term.
Special to HISTORIC CITY NEWS
Do you or your parents still have the ability to judge whether another person has your best financial interests at heart, particularly when that person is a well-known professional like an attorney or investment advisor? The elderly also suffer at the hands of greedy, desperate, or drug addicted relatives and friends, among others.
The Florida Department of Transportation reported to Historic City News today that their contractor, Astron General Contracting Co. Inc, is scheduled to begin a bridge rehabilitation project on the Bridge of Lions in St. Augustine. The rehabilitation project, termed “minor” by FDOT officials, includes cosmetic improvements, cleaning, painting and electrical work starting Wednesday, May 16, barring dangerous weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
