In today’s morning session of the St Johns County Commission meeting, Historic City News observed a stream of Ponte Vedra Beach residents take the podium to debate a request regarding a Special Use Permit for Palm Valley Gardens LLC; a Palm Valley wedding reception business.
Paul Williamson reported to Historic City News that work continues on underground utilities along South Castillo Drive, which will necessitate lane closures tonight, and tomorrow night — Tuesday and Wednesday April 17 and 18.
St Johns County Sheriff David Shoar took time to explain facts that are known in the shooting death of 46 year-old Andrea Michelle Sheldon at the hands of four deputies late Saturday night.
Lt Jeremy Robshaw, public information officer for St Johns County Fire Rescue, announced to Historic City News local reporters that a commercial structure fire erupted from a single motorcycle this morning at about 11:15 a.m. at First Coast Kawasaki in St Augustine.
Historic City News was at the Supervisor of Elections office this morning when Bruce Maguire became the first candidate officially to declare his campaign to seek office to one of the three seats opening on the St Augustine city commission.
Gina Busscher, Public Information Director for FDOT District Two, reported that the Bridge of Lions failed to lock down properly following its scheduled 10:30 a.m. opening and that bridge maintenance crews are working to correct the problem at this time.
Superintendent of Schools, Dr Joseph Joyner, will recognize several St Johns County students who received awards at the 57th Annual State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida during the May 15 School Board meeting, according to an announcement received by Historic City News.
Although commencement ceremonies are not open to the public, Historic City News will be on hand when about 390 students and family members gather at the St Augustine Amphitheatre Saturday, April 21, for the Flagler College spring commencement ceremony; honoring graduating seniors.
