Year: 2008
Fruit Cove woman startles burglar
Media Relations Officer Kevin Kelshaw notified Historic City News that a male suspect is being sought by the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office in connection with a burglary of an occupied residence in the 1100 block of Ashmore Dr. that occurred earlier this afternoon.
Treasure hunting in Florida
In a communication from Chuck Meide, LAMP Director, that was received by Historic City News this week, we were asked to show our support in preserving Florida’s archaeological and historical heritage.
Human remains discovered
Historic City News was informed that detectives with the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of human skeletal remains in a wooded area north of S.R. 312 early this afternoon.
Visual pollution in political campaigns
It is another election year. There will be a test on August 26, 2008 that will settle a number of local issues. There will be another test on November 4, 2008 that, for some, will be the “final exam” of their past performance in political office — for others it will deliver a message concerning…
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Strategic Plan Steering Committee meets
In an announcement received by Historic City News from Linda B. Dixon, AICP, Assistant Director of Facilities Planning and Construction Division of the University of Florida, we were updated about meetings going on today regarding the State-owned historic properties in downtown St. Augustine.
Water Street Collection at the Art Advocate
The Water Street Collection will be presented at the Art Advocate Gallery at 76B San Marco Avenue in St. Augustine, according to an announcement received by Historic City News this morning from the St. Johns Cultural Council.
Neigborhood Council Annual Meeting
The Neighborhood Council of Saint Augustine 2008 will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday, July 1st at the Limelight Theater from 7:30 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. according to an announcement received by Historic City News this morning.