Posted inEditorials
Letter: Let gated community residents decide for themselves
Letter: Let gated community residents decide for themselves Morgan H Orlins Ponte Vedra Beach, FL Dear Editor: On Tuesday night, June 3th,…
Posted inBusiness
All Aboard Florida study shows economic impact
In an article by Jensen Werley, a reporter for the Jacksonville Business Journal, Historic City News learned that St Johns County will not be one of the eight Florida counties to share in about $2 billion in economic impact from the construction of the “All Aboard Florida” passenger rail system.
Posted inPublic Safety
Man impersonating police captured by real detective
Sergeant Catherine Payne informed local Historic City News reporters today that last night, in a strange turn events, a man driving a one-time police cruiser attempted to pull over a real detective driving and unmarked vehicle on International Golf Parkway; and, today, the civilian driver remains in the St Johns County Detention Facility in lieu of $5,500.00.
Posted inCommunity
Visit a tribute to African-Americans in golf Wednesday
Tour St. Augustine and St. Augustine Black Heritage Tours owner Adam Shockey has invited Historic City News readers to join members of the Tourism and Hospitality Council of the St Johns County Chamber of Commerce tomorrow evening for a private showing of another great exhibit complimenting St. Augustine’s Civil Rights history.
Posted inCommunity
St Johns County designated a “Healthy Weight Community”
Historic City News was on hand this morning when the Florida Department of Health recognized St Johns County as a “Healthy Weight Community Champion”. The recognition was presented by Dr. Dawn Allicock to members of the county commission.
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Public Notice of Negotiation Meetings
PUBLIC NOTICE OF NEGOTIATION MEETINGSNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, PURSUANT to Section 286.011, Florida Statutes, representatives of the Collective Bargaining Team of St.…
Posted inGovernment
Governor appoints Brunson to fill Mercer’s term
Historic City News was informed this evening that Florida Governor Rick Scott has appointed 77-year-old Randy Brunson to the Board of the St Augustine and St Johns County Airport Authority. He is appointed for a term beginning June 2, 2014, and ending November 11, 2014.
Posted inBusiness
7-Eleven stores across nation put up for sale
Despite an ongoing battle reported by Historic City News to build a new 7-Eleven store on San Marco Avenue across the street from Davenport Park, in Texas today, the company announced that they have retained NRC Realty & Capital Advisors LLC to coordinate the sale of 75 gasoline stations and convenience stores.