Posted inCommunity
Guest column: Cristoforo Colombo
The first European nation to begin actively seeking a sea route to Asia was Portugal.
Posted inBusiness
The Record publisher prepares for bankruptcy
Morris Publishing Group, LLC, publisher of The St. Augustine Record and Florida Times Union, gave an ultimatum to holders of their non-performing Senior Subordinated Notes — accept $100 million in second lien secured notes due in 2014 or Morris is going to bankruptcy court.
Posted inPublic Safety
Registered sex offender arrested again
St. Augustine Police said 55-year old Robert John Judy attacked a woman in the street and tried to force her to have sex.
Concert and veterans ceremonies canceled
The City of St. Augustine reported to Historic City News that Tropical Storm Ida’s threat has forced cancellation of tonight’s concert in the Plaza by the Florida National Guard’s 13th Army Band.
Posted inGovernment
Echo House faces code board today
Historic City News has learned that Carlotta Miles and her husband Tony will be on hand today at 3:00 p.m. as the Code Enforcement Board hears staff testimony that Lincolnville’s historic Echo House is an unsafe structure.
Posted inCommunity
2009 St. Augustine Pirate Gathering
The Crew of the Black Heart, the Brothers of the Coasts and the St. Augustine Pirates reported to Historic City News that they will present the 2009 St. Augustine Pirate Gathering this weekend.
Thanksgiving day Shut Up and Run benefit
Ali Fulcher wants to remind Historic City News readers of a fun way to begin your Thanksgiving Day and benefit St. Francis House at the same time — the seventh annual “Shut Up and Run” event.
Posted inCommunity
Progress at Lincolnville Community Garden
Historic City News received an update from Cash McVay that the Lincolnville Community Garden has enjoyed the support of an amazing group of business sponsors and volunteers who have come together to help build out the infrastructure of the community garden.