HISTORIC CITY NEWS May 2015

Hankerson has Elections Commission fine reduced

Historic City News learned that Derek Hankerson will pay a reduced fine to the Florida Elections Commission; charges arising from the late filing of his campaign treasurer’s report when he ran against incumbent John Thrasher in the 2014 Republican Primary Election.

Government

Opening Day at Galimore Community Pool

Historic City News reporters joined local officials and happy St Augustine residents Friday for free hot dogs, hamburgers and soft drinks to celebrate Opening Day at the Willie Galimore Center Community Pool.

Community

Free shuttle to St Johns County beaches through Monday

With the demand for off-beach parking expected to exceed capacity during the holiday weekend, St. Johns County is offering a free shuttle service to Mickler’s Beachfront Park and St. Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier from 10:00am to 4:00pm, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, May 23-25.

Community

Guana Reserve offers military families free admission

The Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve informed Historic City News that they are proud participants in the Blue Star Museums program; offering free admission to active-duty military personnel, including National Guard and their families, from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Community

Mayor Shaver addresses Women in Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman told local Historic City News reporters that this month’s guest speaker at their “WINGS Lunch and Learn” was St Augustine Mayor Nancy Shaver.

Community

Beach resident dies from multiple gunshots

Media Relations Officer Kevin Kelshaw reported to Historic City News that the St Augustine Beach man who exchanged gunfire with deputies a week ago has died at a Jacksonville hospital.

Public Safety

South Anastasia Design Review Board Meeting

AGENDA SOUTH ANASTASIA DESIGN REVIEW BOARD May 28, 2015 at 3:00 P.M Conference Room 1, Permit Center 4040 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, FL 32084 Please be advised that the South Anastasia Design Review Board will meet on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 3:00 P.M. in Conference Room 1 at the Permit Center located at 4040…

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Community

HCN obtains details from yesterday’s robbery-murder

Historic City News has learned that yesterday, after only two months on his new job, St Augustine Police Officer Johnathan Brown was dispatched to a robbery call at the Tobacco and Beverage Express located at 70 Masters Drive.

Community