HISTORIC CITY NEWS April 2013

Search intensifies for missing Vermont Heights woman

Historic City News learned during a 5:30 press conference, called by St Johns County Sheriff David Shoar, that, although the investigation into the disappearance of Barbara Parchem has made “significant progress”, due to the length of time since her disappearance, foul play is suspected.

Public Safety

Fire Rescue lieutenant arrested in prostitution sting

St Johns County Fire Rescue Lieutenant Kurt Kevin Johnson is one-of-four men arrested in Volusia County last night in an undercover prostitution investigation on South Ridgewood and Freemont Avenue, an area known for prostitution in Daytona Beach.

Public Safety

Bank of St Augustine sold

St Augustine’s last locally owned bank has been acquired by Harbor Community Bank and is expected to merge into its parent company, HCBF Holdings Company Inc., according to the bank’s president, Jeff Bell.

Business

Tighter enforcement of downtown parking

Historic City News readers can tell you that if there were one overarching problem with living, working, or driving in downtown St Augustine, it would be trying to find a parking space when you need one.

Community

Ribbon cutting this evening at St Augustine Youth Services

St Augustine Youth Services has invited Historic City News readers to visit their newly constructed Hutson Family Campus, located at 201 Simone Way in St Augustine, for a special ribbon cutting ceremony this evening.

Community

Bartram Trail library activities

Angelina Gervasi, Office Coordinator for the St Johns County Public Library System, invited Historic City News readers to participate in May activities being offered at their nearest branch library.

Community

St Johns woman returns to jail for second time in a week

A Johns Creek woman, who investigators say has been terrorizing a former boyfriend and his associates since he broke off their relationship, was arrested on a second-degree felony warrant yesterday; alleging she made recurring threats that, among other injuries, cost the Ponte Vedra Beach man his 24-year career.

Public Safety

Letter: The rest of the Picasso story

Letter: The rest of the Picasso story Nancy Shaver St Augustine, FL Dear Editor: My purpose is quite simple. I think transparency in how the city spends its time and our money makes for better government — and following the money (or the numbers) usually aids in achieving that.

Editorials