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Seat belt crackdown underway
St. Johns County sheriff’s deputies were observed by Historic City News this morning as part of a zero tolerance, round-the-clock sweep looking for motorists who fail to wear a safety belt.
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City fire hydrant tests and inspections
City Public Affairs spokesperson Cathy DuPont asked Historic City News to communicate with our readers as the St. Augustine Fire Department continues to conduct fire hydrant tests and inspections.
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Letter: Commissioners Choose Starvation
Dear Editor:
Continuing to borrow from the play book of founder, Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles, the City Commissioners have mercifully decided against the immediate execution of the one hundred thirty-four year-old St. Augustine Transfer Company.
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Visiting the cemetery for a scholarly lunch
Historic City News reporters and readers attended yesterday’s Tolomato Cemetery “Lunch and Learn” presented by the Florida Public Archaeology Network in celebration of Florida Archaeology Month.
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Smoke still a hazard for motorists
Historic City News continues to monitor the ongoing problems associated with recent and recurring wildfires in St. Johns County.
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137th birthday commemoration for Houdini
In commemoration of today’s 137th birthday of legendary magician and escape artist Harry Houdini, Historic City News notes that our search partner, Google, Inc., has chosen to remember this legend with a special “Google Doodle” on most home pages today.
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Yard worker arrested for burglary and theft
Historic City News was notified that a 35 year-old St. Johns County man was arrested on burglary and other charges shortly before 5:00 p.m. Tuesday after deputies responded to a burglar alarm call at a residence on Moses Creek Boulevard discovered the man inside.
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Bill Murray and brothers host charity tournament
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 Murray Brothers Caddyshack Charity Golf Tournament.