Cypress Links home erupts in flames
Shortly before 5:00 p.m. today, Historic City News learned that St Johns County Fire Rescue was enroute to the scene of a residential structure fire near SR-207 and I-95.

Shortly before 5:00 p.m. today, Historic City News learned that St Johns County Fire Rescue was enroute to the scene of a residential structure fire near SR-207 and I-95.
Letter: Asked to be removed from consideration
Joseph G. Joyner, Ed. D.
Superintendent of Schools
St Johns County, FL
Dear Editor:
The priorities in my life are now, and always have been, faith, family and personal/professional—in that order. Although my selfish nature often belies these priorities, I strive to adhere to this value system.
Letter: Julington Creek CDD members suspicious
Leslie J Miedema
St Johns, FL
Dear Editor:
The actions of several of the Julington Creek CDD board members is suspicious at least.
Historic City News reminds readers that more than half of automobile collisions occur within 5 miles of home; presenting special hazards for drivers on divided highways, like Anastasia Boulevard, that cut through residential areas. Patrons of the St Augustine Amphitheatre contribute to the risk of other local and through traffic — requiring added caution, especially during concerts and other events.
Letter: Thanks for supporting Nation’s Oldest Port
Kathy Fleming, Executive Director
St Augustine Lighthouse and Museum
Dear Editor:
Wednesday, the St. Augustine city commission passed a resolution supporting the Nation’s Oldest Port National Heritage Area project; which celebrates the maritime heritage and culture of Northeast Florida.
Traffic Homicide Investigators with the Sheriff’s Office are continuing to investigate a fatal hit and run crash that occurred Saturday evening at 8:30 p.m. on Kenton Morrison Rd., just north of Four Mile Rd. and evidence from the crash has been reported to Historic City News.
On Saturday, the Youth Services Unit of the St Johns County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the PACT Prevention Coalition, conducted another alcohol compliance operation; this time targeting the northwest part of the county according to an after-action report received by Historic City News this week.