May New Businesses

May New Businesses

DENNIS HOLLINGSWORTH TAX COLLECTORThe information contained in this report is taken from sources deemed reliable; the accuracy and completeness of which Historic City News does not control and cannot guarantee.

The original public records are on file with the St. Johns County Tax Collector and should be consulted before taking any action.

Ponce de Leon visits El Galeon

Ponce de Leon visits El Galeon

© 2013 Raphael Cosme for Historic City News
© 2013 Raphael Cosme for Historic City News
Historic City News special reporter, Raphael Cosme, was onboard El Galeon Andalucia while Spanish explorers Ponce de Leon and Pedro Menendez visited the historic replica of the 16th century sailing vessel harbored at the St Augustine Municipal Marina.

Battle of Midway commemoration ceremony

Battle of Midway commemoration ceremony

400-REAR-ADM-SINCLAIR-HARRIA group of local Historic City News readers, recalling their service in the Pacific Theatre of Operations during World War II, and that of their families, attended a ceremony Wednesday afternoon at Naval Station Mayport commemorating the Battle of Midway that occurred June 4th through June 7th of 1942.

FDOT road repairs and maintenance report

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONLaurie 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.

Joyner reports that students continue to excel

Joyner reports that students continue to excel

300-DR-JOSEPH-JOYNER-HCNAlthough elementary and middle school grades are not expected to be released until this summer, and high school grades will not be announced until later in the year, the St Johns County School District is already crowing about student scores on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test announced to Historic City News earlier today.

Citizen wants Planning Director and City Attorney fired

Citizen wants Planning Director and City Attorney fired

400-KNIGHT-BROWNThe very last item on the agenda of Monday night’s city commission meeting will no doubt test the patience, and endurance, of St Augustine commissioners, residents, and non-residents who have taken adverse positions with the issuance of a permit to Dolphin Cove Inn, Inc., to build a wooden fence along their north property line on the east side of the Bridge of Lions.