Month: March 2013

Police marine vessel returns to service

The St Augustine Police Department informed local Historic City News reporters that their marine rescue unit has been returned to service after receiving a generous grant from the St Augustine Port, Waterway and Beach District.

Public Safety

Driver ejected, dies when truck overturns

In the early morning hours, shortly after midnight today, Historic City News was notified that traffic homicide investigators with the St Johns County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single-vehicle crash near the intersection of CR-208 and CR-13A South.

Public Safety

Castillo activities this weekend

Jesse Olbrich announced to local Historic City News reporters that there will be two special events this weekend that should be of interest to the community; tonight, 1740 Siege Night, and Saturday night, Garrison Grand Muster.

Community

City offices closed for Easter

Public Affairs Director Paul Williamson reported to Historic City News that the offices for the City of St Augustine will be closed on Friday, March 29 — in observance of the Easter holiday.

Government

Letter: Is the Tea Party opposed to Democracy?

Letter: Is the Tea Party opposed to Democracy? Terry Buckenmeyer St Augustine, FL Dear Editor, I am mentioned in a March 5th posting on the Saint Augustine Tea Party website regarding a recent “Awake the State” demonstration in support of expanded early voting hours.

Editorials

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

Money in politics is like rain on sidewalks

Changes to how political campaigns are financed are brewing in Tallahassee; yesterday the House gave second-reading approval to a bill that would outlaw committees of continuous existence and raise the amount of money a candidate may accept from $500 to $10,000 per donor.

Government

Skeeter Key nominated to “Kiss the Pig”

Flagler College’s Director of Academic Advising and Retention, Skeeter Key, told Historic City News reporters today that he is excited for the opportunity to do something most people would shy away from — kissing a pig at the Sunrise Rotary Club’s Rhythm ‘n’ Ribs Festival on April 6.

Community