HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2014

Funeral home tip led to manslaughter arrest

When deputies and paramedics were called to the Ellsworth Drive home of 88-year-old Mary Shaw Mathews, in Palm Coast, Sheriff Jim Manfre told Historic City News that no one suspected anything was out of the ordinary. The woman’s primary care physician even told deputies that he would sign the death certificate.

Community

Saturday: The black experience through the years

Historic City News readers are invited to enjoy an authentic reenactment this weekend on the grounds of Fort Mose Historic State Park in St. Augustine; presented by Florida Living History, Inc., Fort Mose Historic State Park, and the Fort Mose Historical Society.

Business

Isabelle Rodriguez chosen as next Chamber President

The St Johns County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors reported to Historic City News this evening that they have voted to remove the “interim” tag from Isabelle Rodriguez’s title, and they have officially selected her to serve as the next President.

Business

Are incentives necessary to lure a company to St Johns County?

Historic City News continues to be informed that St Johns County’s administration, and their $91,511.13 a year Director of Economic Development, Melissa Glasgow, have been “earning their keep” from the economic impact generated by a couple of new businesses that they have been able to lure to town.

Public Safety

Stay of execution is last hope for convicted killer

Unless the Supreme Court intervenes, which is not likely in this case, the death warrant signed by Florida Governor Rick Scott against Robert Eugene Hendrix will be executed at 6:00 p.m. this evening at Florida State Prison in Starke.

Public Safety

Trial wraps up this morning in child solicitation case

Historic City News readers following the case of 19-year-old Christopher Daniel Holt, one of fifteen men arrested in Operation “No Soliciting” on March 20, 2013, will see the trial wrap up this morning when closing statements begin at 9:30 a.m. in Judge Traynor’s courtroom.

Community

Celebrate Earth Day this Saturday

On Saturday, April 26th, the City of St Augustine’s public works department and Street Tree Advisory Committee are inviting all Historic City News readers to join them in celebration of Earth Day 2014.

Community

M. Ward Concert

M. Wardwith Mount Moriah Wednesday, April 30, 2014For a complete list of events go to the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall website.

Lasting place of remembrance for firefighters, families and community

St Augustine Sergeant appointed Chief of Police

Sweeny Named Mayor of St Augustine Beach

Defendant captured after wild goose chase

County Deputies Arrest Suspect in Double Shooting

Littering of cigarette butts and vaping paraphernalia prohibited

Clay Murphy Assumes Chairmanship in Controversial County Meeting

Supreme Court disciplines nine Florida lawyers

Police losing top leader: Michaux retires

Honoring Anthony Cuthbert for 28 Years with St Augustine Police

New leadership for St Johns County Commission

Hall and Craig selected to electrify Light-Up! Night ceremony

Missing the target: Wild West gun carry didn’t happen

Anti-Trump Rallies: Where were the Republicans?

Three deaths reported in seperate crashes this morning

Sixteen applicants compete for job as county attorney

Administrator Joy Andrews back on the hot seat with commission chairman

It is up to us to turn the lights back on in The Sunshine State

Medical examiner needs money to build new facility

Lighthouse announces new Interim Executive Director

Funeral home tip led to manslaughter arrest

Saturday: The black experience through the years

Isabelle Rodriguez chosen as next Chamber President

Are incentives necessary to lure a company to St Johns County?

Stay of execution is last hope for convicted killer

Trial wraps up this morning in child solicitation case

Celebrate Earth Day this Saturday

M. Ward Concert