HISTORIC CITY NEWS January 2012

Arrest in hit-and-run crash after anonymous tip

Before 10:00 p.m. last night, law enforcement investigators were able to make an arrest in the Moultrie Road hit-and-run collision that occurred at 5:40 a.m. in St Augustine and left its victim clinging to life; and, this morning, Sheriff David B Shoar is crediting the immediate media response for prompting a good citizen to make…

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Public Safety

Fire at unoccupied Palencia home

Historic City News was informed that St Johns County firefighters had a residential structure fire under control in approximately 45 minutes yesterday evening; however, salvage and overhaul operations at the Palencia home continued throughout the night and into this morning.

Public Safety

New Businesses through 1/1/2012

The information contained in this report is taken from sources deemed reliable; the accuracy and completeness of which Historic City News does not control and cannot guarantee. The original public records are on file with the St. Johns County Tax Collector and should be consulted before taking any action.

Business

Hit-and-run crash closes Old Moultrie Road

An early-morning collision in St Augustine sent the victim of a hit-and-run to Flagler Hospital with what are described as “life threatening” injuries, according to information received by Historic City News from sheriff’s spokesman Sargent Charles E. Mulligan.

Public Safety

Letter: Does not support eminent domain for FSDB

Letter: Does not support eminent domain for FSDB Leanna Freeman St Augustine, FL Dear Editor:

Editorials

Students invited to Civil Rights documentary screening

Gwendolyn Duncan, reported to Historic City News that the 40th ACCORD, Inc., is looking for volunteers to assist with seating, student decorum, and refreshments, when a free screening of “Dare Not Walk Alone” is shown at the Willie Galimore Community Center.

Community

Bozard Ford service advisor dies in morning crash

The Florida Highway Patrol reported to Historic City News that a 35 year-old service advisor for Bozard Ford Lincoln in St Augustine was killed when she lost control of her vehicle in a 2:25 a.m. single-car accident.

Public Safety

St Augustine represented at passenger railroad forum

Historic City News was invited to hear a presentation by St Augustine Commissioner Nancy Sikes-Kline this morning as she conveyed our city’s “station story” before the Flagler Line Forum held in the City Commission Chambers of the Cocoa City Hall.

Community