Year: 2014

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.

Government

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.

Community

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.

Public Safety

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.

Community

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.

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.

Government