HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2011

ALERT: Interstate 95 closed by fire

Historic City News continues to monitor the condition of a 10 to 15 acre timber fire which has forced the closure I-95 northbound from US-1 and southbound from SR-206 until further notice.

Government

Iannucci makes early bid for Commission

Local author, activist, and educator Brian Iannucci, announced to Historic City News today his intention to run for the District 1 seat on the Saint Johns County Commission currently held by incumbent Commissioner Cyndi Stevenson.

Public Safety

Trailer – vehicle rollover in CR-13A accident

Deputies from the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Traffic Unit responded to a single vehicle rollover crash at 5:45 p.m. yesterday evening.

Community

Florida Archaeology Month announced

Florida Public Archaeology Network Outreach Coordinator for the Northeast Region, Amber Grafft-Weiss, reminds Historic City News readers that March begins next Tuesday — and with it, the official start of our month to celebrate archaeology.

Government

County assists in distribution of food

St. Johns County Social Services staff members have been participating in the local “Home Again St. Johns” initiative that addresses both the housing and food needs of the homeless in our community.

Government

Code Enforcement gets new phone system

St. Johns County Code Enforcement reported to Historic City News that they have implemented a new computerized, automatic phone-dialing system to assist officials in gaining compliance with ordinances that prohibit signs from being placed in the County’s right-of-way.