Posted inPublic Safety
Two local drivers killed in VW-vs-motorcycle crash
A fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred at 6:55 p.m., Monday evening, March 6th, at SR-207 and Hastings Road, was reported to Historic City News by the Florida Highway Patrol.
Posted inPublic Safety
Sea Colony resident arrested after attack on security guard
The St. Augustine Beach Police Department reported to Historic City News that they have arrested the man they say battered a guard in the security office at the Sea Colony subdivision on Anastasia Island.
Posted inCommunity
Presentation suggests archeology as a force for social change
Sarah E. Miller, director of the Florida Public Archeology Network for Northeast Florida and East Central regions, will discuss the power of archeology in activism, on Tuesday, March 21st.
Posted inPublic Safety
Family reports 16-year-old Palm Coast girl missing
Historic City News received a report that Elizabeth Higgens, who resides on Filbert Lane in Palm Coast, was reported missing as of Monday, March 6th.
Posted inCommunity
Entertainment this week in St Johns County
Barbara Golden, Communications Manager for the St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra and the Beaches Visitors and Convention Bureau, reminds Historic City News readers who reside in St Johns County that admission is free of charge to the Oldest House, the Lightner Museum, the Ximenez-Fatio House, the Oldest Wooden School House, City Walks History Mystery Murder Evening Tour and the Hotel Ponce de Leon Legacy Tours at Flagler College, with valid identification.
Posted inCommunity
Castillo by Candlelight: Sisters and Survivors
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument is inviting Historic City News readers to a special evening event “Castillo by Candlelight: Sisters and Survivors” being held on Saturday, March 18th.
Posted inEditorials
Letter: More details for Vilano Beach neighbors
Mayor Nancy Shaver
St Augustine, FL
Dear Historic City News readers:
Thanks for the opportunity to speak candidly with our neighbors in Vilano Beach about the traffic management efforts the city has taken to limit cut-through traffic in the Nelmar neighborhood. As promised, here is a bit more detail about that decision and its impacts for you to share with the Vilano Main Street Association and the beach community.
Posted inGovernment
Most common questions about Magnolia Avenue barricades
Mayor Nancy Shaver provided Historic City News with a compilation of the most commonly asked questions she has received regarding the decision to limit access through the Nelmar Terrace neighborhood, including her responses that were vetted by City management.