Posted inCommunity
Passes required for beach driving March 1st
Beach driving season begins on March 1st in St. Johns County, and now is the time for Historic City News readers to lock in discounts on pre-season parking passes.
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RIP: People United to Stop Homelessness
Historic City News regrets reports that the local homeless advocate organization “PUSH”, expired peacefully on February 16, 2011, surrounded by founder Mary Lawrence and other caring members.
Posted inPublic Safety
Conviction in federal sex-trafficking case
Historic City News received notice from the U.S. Department of Justice that a 45 year-old New York City man that was operating a wide-reaching sex trafficking ring in Jacksonville, now faces a maximum penalty of two consecutive life sentences plus 35 years in federal prison for his crimes.
Posted inBusiness
Bridge may win RS&H Engineering Excellence award
American Council of Engineering Companies notified Historic City News this afternoon that Reynolds, Smith & Hills, Inc. of Jacksonville is a finalist in the 45th annual Engineering Excellence Awards competition for restoring the historic Bridge of Lions.
Posted inGovernment
Fire Rescue applies for SAFER grant
Historic City News listened as St. Johns County Administrator Michael Wanchick put commissioners on-point Tuesday regarding the un-manned Fire Station 15; calling for a decision concerning staffing.
Posted inPublic Safety
Police shut down Davis Shores drug house
Community Affairs Officer Barbara Stevens reported to Historic City News that the St. Augustine Police Department has shutdown an alleged drug house after serving a search warrant at a residence on the corner of Flagler Boulevard and Gerado Street in Davis Shores.
Posted inCommunity
Music, theater, art and chocolate this weekend
St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau Communications Director Jay Humphreys reported some great entertainment ideas for Historic City News readers to enjoy this weekend, including St. Augustine’s Original Chocolate Tour.
Posted inEditorials
Letter: Where is the Anderson Circle flag?
Dear Editor:
I am a businessman who has lived and worked downtown over the past fifty years.