Year: 2013

Guest Column: Crime prevention starts at home

Guest Column: Crime prevention starts at home Loran Lueders Chief of Police St Augustine, FL Thanksgiving is here and Christmas is just around the corner. Let me share a few tips with you that can help your family enjoy the Holidays and keep you safe from becoming the victim of a crime.

Editorials

Anastasia Park bird walk announced

Historic City News readers are invited to meet the birds at Anastasia State Park on the next monthly bird walk; being held on Sunday, December 8th from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Community

Library activities: Main Library

Each month, Administrative Assistant Angelina Gervasi reports to Historic City News the upcoming activities at the branch locations of the St Johns County Public Library System; one of the shining stars that complements our public education system, and enhances the quality of life for all our residents.

Community

Man “went crazy” and was “beating everyone”

Sunday night at about 9:30 p.m., Historic City News was notified that sheriff’s deputies were enroute to a residence in The Meadows at World Golf Village; where one of several adult family members had reported a domestic disturbance in progress and called for help.

Public Safety

Updated county office closing schedule

All departments of the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners, St. Johns County Administrative offices, branches of the Public Library, and the Pet Center will be closed Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, in observance of Thanksgiving.

Government

Where is Little Beach?

Historic City News readers following the City of St Augustine’s recent actions to survey and devise a management plan for future use of the public beach property at “Little Beach” in Lighthouse Park have been asking, “Where is Little Beach”?

Community

Pollard Hall begins construction

After clearing the hurdles of permitting and a contentious debate over the demolition of the Flagler College Communications Lab, located at the corner of Cordova Street and Cuna Street, Historic City News has received word that the private college is finally moving forward with construction — naming the architect and building contractor for the project.

Business