2013 St Johns County Beach Survey
District 5 Commissioner Rachael Bennett encourages Historic City News readers to visit and complete a brief online survey about St Johns County beaches that will be used to evaluate beach services and facilities.
Month: March 2013
Criminal vandalism takes toll in county neighborhoods
Media Relations Officer Kevin Kelshaw is asking Historic City News readers with information concerning the rash of criminal vandalism, which occurred over the weekend in three Northwest St Johns County neighborhoods, to come forward; and assist detectives in identifying those responsible for over $22,000 in damages.
Police: Beware of Green Dot scam
St Augustine Police Sergeant Brian Frasca warns Historic City News readers about two different cases of attempted fraud; the common element being instructions to the intended victim to purchase a Green Dot MoneyPak card.
Two men nabbed breaking into neighborhood cars
Historic City News was informed that, over the weekend, St Johns County deputies captured two men who attempted to flee the scene of a vehicle burglary that occurred near the 2700 block of Spinnerbait Court in Heritage Landing subdivision.
500th anniversary of Ponce de Leon landing
Historic City News readers already know that April 3, 2013 is a big day in Florida’s history — the 500th anniversary of the day in 1513 when Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon landed on the shores of this land that he would name “La Florida”.
Florida sunshine means more than a good tan
Historic City News joins local news editors across the state during March 10-16 in observance of Sunshine Week 2013; shining a light on the importance of Florida’s sunshine and public access laws and their value to our readers and citizens in St Augustine and St Johns County.
Tea Party begins membership drive
Chairman of the Saint Augustine Tea Party, Dave Heimbold, announced to Historic City News that, with the state legislature back in session, now more than ever is the time for local citizens to “get off the LazyBoy” and get involved.
Second annual Performing Arts Alive competition
Auditions of St Johns County students enrolled in grades K-12 are being held for the second annual Performing Arts Alive competition, according to an announcement from the St Johns County Education Foundation received by Historic City News this week.