HISTORIC CITY NEWS November 2014

Click on your cell phone could be Big Brother

Click on your cell phone could be Big Brother From Wall Street Journal No, you’re not being paranoid. The government has airplanes roaming the skies pulling data from your cell phone, according to a new report from the The Wall Street Journal. Using devices mounted on aircraft flying high overhead, the federal government is gathering…

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Government

Veterans entertained by reminders of days gone by

Veterans entertained by reminders of days gone by Michael Isam Special to Historic City News With the colorful display by veteran and civic organizations, period re-enactors, and an impressive display of firepower of days gone by, over 100 residents of St. Johns County were treated to a celebration of our county veterans they have come…

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Community

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.

Community

Live music for “Holly Jolly Trolley”

Old Town Trolley Tours of St. Augustine reported to Historic City News that they are pleased to announce this year’s Nights of Lights “Holly Jolly Trolley” will include live music from local musicians and singers on select nights.

Community

Faces and Places debuts Tuesday morning

A new exhibit is coming to the Rotunda Gallery at the St. Johns County Administration Building featuring original works from Scott Waters “Faces and Places” series. The collection of art will be on display from December 2nd through January 22, 2015.

Community

Supreme Court Justice Quince to install mayor

Glenda Larry confirmed for local Historic City News reporters that during the special organizational meeting of the St Augustine City Commission, Florida Supreme Court Justice Peggy A. Quince has agreed to perform the investiture of mayor-elect Nancy Shaver, and County Court Judge Charles J. Tinlin will install Commissioner Todd Neville, and returning commissioner, Nancy Sikes-Kline.

Government

How many city workers does it take to wrap a light pole?

Christmas (yes Christmas, not “the holidays”) is coming soon — I can tell because of all of the television ads that have broken into my home reminding me of that fact since shortly after Memorial Day. Another clue has been the reappearance of decorations about town that have been out of sight for the past…

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Editorials

Cameron recognized as campaigns biggest pirate

Judy Dembowski, Executive Director of St. Francis House, updated Historic City News in St Augustine with details on their recent fundraising event, Get Ye’ Pirate On. According to Dembowski, over $18,000 was raised to benefit the only fulltime homeless shelter between Jacksonville and Daytona.

Community