HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2013

Planning and Zoning Board hears controversial requests

Historic City News reminds readers that the Planning and Zoning Board will consider two requests from the owners of the proposed Kenny’s Market Place Tuesday; one is to make alcohol sales at the former Hamblen Hardware.

Business

Wendy’s robbery under investigation

Shortly after 10:00 a.m. this morning, a man wearing a dark gray camouflage jacket and red and white Nike running shoes, walked into Wendy’s at 1830 US-1 South and demanded money from the cashier at the counter, according to a report received by Historic City News in St Augustine.

Public Safety

Help Wanted: City Commissioner

NOW IS THE TIME for all good men to come to the aid of their city! Effective one week after the next St Augustine City Commission meeting, Bill Leary will officially resign his seat; allowing the four remaining commissioners 10 days to name his replacement — if not done by February 28, the governor will…

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Editorials

Employee of the Year – Kevin Roberts

St Johns County reported to Historic City News that Kevin Roberts has recently been recognized twice – first as “Case Manager of the Year” by the Florida Coalition of Children, and this week as St Johns County’s “Employee of the Year”.

Government

Victim unaware she was photographed in gym

Historic City News has learned that a former deputy sheriff in St Johns and Putnam counties, who now works at World Gym on US-1, has been arrested and charged with video voyeurism after detectives say he used a cell phone to photograph people without their knowledge.

Public Safety

Scharfschwerdt wants a new trial

After being found guilty on December 11 of all four-counts of lewd or lascivious sexual battery against a child, James Howard Scharfschwerdt will appear in court for sentencing on Tuesday February 5th — but this case is not over yet.

Public Safety

FDOT road repairs and maintenance report

Monica Reifeiss 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.

Public Safety

National Day of Service at Galimore Center

Historic City News learned that over four-dozen people gathered at the Willie Galimore Community Center on January 21st to commemorate the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Day of Service and view the Andrew Young documentary, “Crossing in St Augustine”.

Community