Posted inPublic Safety

Deputy risks own life to rescue swimmer from drowning

CAMERON COWARD
CAMERON COWARD
A 12-year-old St Johns County boy is alive at this hour, after being pulled to safety yesterday evening according to information received by Historic City News today. The boy, Austin Wesp of St Augustine, went into the surf north of the Vilano Beach jetties, but he and two of his friends were quickly overcome by the force of the waves and rough current.

Posted inEditorials

Campaign: Abel talks about debt reduction

DAN ABEL
DAN ABEL
Campaign: Abel talks about debt reduction

Dan Abel
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Last week, I participated in the first debate of this election. I had a great time, and everyone asked some excellent questions. It is clear that the voters are tuned-in, informed, and looking for a change. Unfortunately my incumbent opponent was unable to make it, so it wasn’t a true “debate”.

Posted inBusiness

Four ways to get around The Record paywall

400-RECORD-PAYWALL-MESSAGEHistoric City News is sticking to our policy, founded in fairness, and equal access to news and information, we are keeping free access to our weekday news journal, even after The St Augustine Record and its sister publication, The Florida Times-Union, have implemented a “paywall” that will only allow you access their website after you pay for a subscription.

Posted inBusiness

Demolition of 60-year-old Sugar Mill approved

400-DEMO-CHEESE-WHEELWith little fanfare and no public comments, Historic City News reporters watched Thursday as Kim Kiff received unanimous approval for a demolition permit from the Historic Architectural Review Board for her employer, Ripley Entertainment, to demolish the 1960’s era Sugar Mill on San Marco Avenue at Picolata Road; a one-time popular attraction for visitors to St Augustine.