Month: October 2012

Learning about 16th century period clothing

If you are planning to celebrate Florida’s 500th anniversary next year in 16th century style, Historic City News readers are invited to attend “Fabrics of Change: 16th Century Culture through the Decades”, a free public lecture, fashion show, and period clothing workshop on Saturday, October 27.

Community

Standing of the Watch may become monthly event

Jake Harper reported to Historic City News that the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument enjoyed such success with their first City Gates event that they have scheduled a November “Standing of the Watch” and their goal is to eventually present the event monthly.

Community

Oakes offers 24-hour ballot drop off

In another measure aimed at making it as convenient as possible for St Johns County voters to cast their ballots in the November 6 General Election, Supervisor of Elections Vicky Oakes has added a secure “24-hour” drop-off box for absentee ballots.

Government

General McKinley ends 40-year military career

Sergeant 1st Class Blair Heusdens reported to Historic City News that General Craig R McKinley came to state headquarters in St Augustine today to celebrate his nearly 40-year military career; the last 14 of which, he spent serving in the nation’s capital.

Community

Former mayor claims voter fraud at beach

St Augustine Beach is attracting more attention today, and not because of the sun and fun we’ve come to enjoy — former Mayor Frank Charles tells Historic City News that he is bringing in the Florida Division of Elections to investigate what he alleges is voter fraud in the November election for City Commissioner.

Government

Man offering drugs in exchange for sex arrested

Historic City News has learned that members of the St Johns County Sheriff’s Special Victims Unit have completed a week-long investigation that began after a female victim described sexual abuse committed against her by a 48-year-old St Johns County man over the past three or four years.

Public Safety

FDOT road repairs and maintenance report

Laurie Sanderson reported the following St. Augustine and St. Johns County locations to Historic City News where the Florida Department of Transportation will be conducting roadwork that is expected to have an impact on driving, beginning this morning and continuing through the coming week.

Public Safety