Posted inBusiness
FDIC closes Colonial Bank – sold to BB&T
With three branches in the St. Augustine area and two more in Palm Coast, Colonial Bank has been added to the list of banks that have been closed by federal regulators.
Posted inPublic Safety
Tips lead to arrest of alleged cocaine dealer
A 53-year old St. Johns County man was arrested and charged with sale of cocaine after his home was searched Friday morning according to a report received by Historic City News yesterday.
Posted inCommunity
Penningtons recognized by Governor
Historic City News has learned that yesterday, Governor Charlie Crist recognized Ralph and Jean Pennington of St. Augustine as Points of Light for Senior and Military Awareness Month.
Cultural Events August 14 – 20
Please call ahead, as changing weather conditions may affect some events.
Posted inEditorials
Editorial: Removing the smokescreen
Anybody can create a fancy website and fill it with a lot of fluff and fancy talk, but without facts and sources how do you know what to believe?
Posted inCommunity
Downtown water boil advisory
The City of St. Augustine reported to Historic City News that a water main break occurred on Cordova Street August, 13th — the break has now be repaired and contained.
Posted inCommunity
Doing well in weak economy
Its nice for Historic City News to be able to report on at least one local company that says “business is looking up” despite the sagging economy.
Posted inEditorials
The government cycle of economics
The proposed city fire fee has me thinking about the maneuvers all government bodies are taking in order to conform with mandates to lower budgets while meeting the need to providing essential public services.