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Tour St Augustine hosts black culture researchers
Tour Saint Augustine Inc has announced to Historic City News that they will host the Center for Black Culture and Research from West Virginia University on March 25th and 26th.
Posted inPublic Safety
Employee attacked during Walmart robbery
Sheriff’s investigators are looking for two black men who stole three televisions and attacked a 61-year-old employee before making their escape from Walmart on US-1 South early this morning.
Posted inPublic Safety
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.
Posted inPublic 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.
Posted inCommunity
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.
Posted inGovernment
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.
Posted inEditorials
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.
Posted inPublic Safety
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.