2014 – Page 167 – HISTORIC CITY NEWS

Defense will call last witness Friday in Fries murder trial

Historic City News has learned that the defense will likely wrap up Friday before Judge Michael Traynor in the first-degree murder trial of Christopher Fries; according to Klare Ly Public Affairs Director for the Office of R.J. Larizza, State Attorney of the 7th Judicial Circuit.

02/27/2014

Government

James Costeira named St Augustine Fire Chief

St Augustine City Manager John Regan announced to Historic City News local reporters today that James “JC” Costeira has been appointed Fire Chief of the City of St Augustine. His appointment as fire chief is effective immediately.

02/27/2014

Community

Like a Timex, Nellie “keeps on ticking”

Today Marineland Dolphin Adventure celebrates Nellie’s 61st birthday; the bottle-nosed dolphin, was born on February 27, 1953 in the salt-water tanks at Marine Studios on the St Johns and Flagler county border located at 9600 Oceanshore Boulevard.

02/27/2014

Public Safety

Arrest made in aggravated abuse of 2-year-old girl

Public Information Officer, Commander Bob Weber, reported to Historic City News just before 1:00 a.m. this morning that Flagler County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested 38-year-old Stanley Wykretowicz of Palm Coast on an arrest warrant charging him with aggravated child abuse and neglect of a child causing great bodily harm.

02/27/2014

Community

Carolina Chocolate Drops Concert

Carolina Chocolate DropsThursday, March 6, 2014For a complete list of events go to the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall website.

02/27/2014

Community

Activities at the Bartram Trail Library

Activities at the Bartram Trail Library

March will be a busy month for Historic City News patrons of the St Johns County Library. There is always something useful and fun available at each of the branches of the Library — all you have to do is ask.

02/27/2014

Government

Elections office holding candidate workshop

St. Johns County Supervisor of Elections, Vicky Oakes, informed Historic City News that she will offer a “Candidate Workshop” for voters interested in running for public office on Thursday, March 6, 2014 starting at 5:30 PM in the Elections Office training room at 4455 Avenue A, Suite #101 in St. Augustine.

02/26/2014

Government

City loses over $80,000 on Bridge Street property

Historic City News reporters watched as the City of St Augustine mayor and commissioners voted during their regular meeting Monday night to sell the 102 Bridge Street property for an $80,000 capital loss, without giving further consideration to a higher all-cash offer.

02/26/2014