HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2013

Air TASER alternative to police shootings

St Johns County Sheriff’s Public Information Sergeant, Chuck Mulligan, informed local Historic City News reporters that an air TASER, or other electronic incapacitation device, has provided deputy sheriffs with a less lethal alternative to shooting since 1999.

Public Safety

Bicycle-Pedestrian Master Plan Open House

Historic City News readers in St Johns County will have one final opportunity to provide input for the North Florida Regional Bicycle Pedestrian Master Plan Study being conducted by the North Florida Transportation Planning Organization.

Public Safety

Letter to Editor pays off for Michigan couple

A couple planning their September wedding in St Augustine, who first reported their plight to Historic City News after the San Marco Avenue Howard Johnson refused to honor a block of reserved rooms for family and friends in the wedding party, is receiving a few extra gifts for their shower — thanks to members of…

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Community

Two in custody after morning shooting

Shortly before 6:00 a.m., Historic City News received word that Deputy Joey Romer and Deputy Gerald Thompson approached a 2012 KIA Sorento in the parking lot of the Quality Inn located at 2310 SR-16, to investigate a report that the vehicle was stolen.

Public Safety

DeSantis surprise speaker for Chamber

St Johns County Chamber of Commerce Government Relations Manager, Carol Saviak, invited Historic City News editor Michael Gold to attend this morning’s meeting of the South Beaches Area Council where Congressman Ron DeSantis made a surprise visit.

Business

Road work begins on SR-16 at Lewis Speedway

Laurie Sanderson reported to Historic City News that last week the Florida Department of Transportation began a project to re-establish a wetland along SR-16 at Lewis Speedway.

Public Safety

Lincolnville CRA Open House Monday

City spokesman Paul Williamson reported to Historic City News that there will be an open house regarding the proposed Community Redevelopment plan for Lincolnville on Monday, February 25 starting at 5:00 p.m. at the Willie Galimore Center located at 399 Riberia Street in St Augustine.

Community

Summary of Tuesday County Commission meeting

Historic City News reporters attending the Tuesday, February 19, 2013 meeting of the St Johns County Commission have obtained this summary of action taken during the regularly scheduled business meeting.

Government