HISTORIC CITY NEWS April 2013

Third car-vs-bicycle crash in 30-days

For the third time in the past thirty days, and twice in the past ten days, a Flagler County bicyclist has been struck by a motorist; this time, the victim was a 75-year-old Palm Coast man, according to information received by Historic City News from the Florida Highway Patrol.

Public Safety

Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance

Without debate or dissent, the House unanimously sent Gov. Rick Scott a bill forbidding random use of unmanned drone aircraft in police surveillance Wednesday.

Government

Herbie Wiles honored by City Commission

The St Augustine City Commission will take time at the beginning of its next meeting to present St Augustine’s highest and most prestigious award, the Order of la Florida, to H. L. “Herbie” Wiles in recognition of his years of service to the community.

Community

Recalling events that led to our Revolutionary War

Saint Augustine Tea Party Chairman, Lance Thate, announced to Historic City News this morning, that, at their next regular meeting on April 23 at 6:30 p.m., a special commemorative presentation will be made of the events of 1775 that led up to the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War in 1776.

Community

Editorial: Measuring up to history’s headlines

St Augustine’s former mayor and commissioner, George Gardner, could be described as a history buff — he’s a writer of children’s bedtime stories based on dramatic accounts of famous people and events in St Augustine’s history, he authors a local newsletter and, at one time before moving here, he was a newspaper reporter and editor.

Editorials

Free hazardous waste collection in Flagler Estates

Historic City News is reminding readers in Flagler Estates that the St. Johns County Solid Waste Management Department will be hosting a free “Super Community Collection Day” this Saturday at the Flagler Estates Road and Water Control District located at 9850 Light Avenue in Hastings.

Community

Earth Day Festival comes to Lincolnville Sunday

Historic City News readers are invited to participate in a fun-filled, planet-conscious day for families and visitors from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. this Sunday, April 21, during the 2013 St Augustine Earth Day Festival.

Community

Texting-while-driving ban clears Senate

Texting-while-driving ban clears Senate By: Bill Cotterell Florida is one of only five states not outlawing texting while driving — but, hoping to stamp out an “epidemic” of the dangerous activity, the Florida legislature may be changing that soon.

Public Safety