Month: May 2015

Francis M. O’Loughlin was model peace officer

If you ever met former police patrolman Francis O’Loughlin, you would have thought you knew him your entire life — he personified the Irish cop on the beat, had the gift of gab, and just as concerned about the people and families on his watch as he was his own family.

Community

A1A shooting victim and deputies identified

Community Affairs Bureau commander, Charles Mulligan, reported to Historic City News that the investigation into the shooting of an armed man last night on SR-A1A South in St Augustine Beach is continuing by detectives with the Major Crimes Unit as well as the State Attorney’s Office.

Public Safety

Murphy develops all-star lineup in just 30-days

According to the public affairs department at City Hall, one of the most frequently asked questions about St. Augustine’s three day downtown street and music festival, planned to celebrate the 450th anniversary of the founding of the city, is “What bands will be performing?”

Community

Boatbuilding ubiquitous part of city life

For much of St. Augustine’s early history, wooden boats were a ubiquitous part of city life. Our ancestors built these watercraft by hand, a tradition that is now being carried forward by the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum’s Boatworks program.

Community

Letter: Inn not compatible with surrounding uses

Letter: Inn not compatible with surrounding uses David Lowther St Augustine, FL Dear Editor: I am writing to clarify, for those interested in trying to understand, what is going on with the historic preservation zoning in St Augustine.

Editorials

HHSAC Meeting Schedule

Health and Human Services Advisory Council FY 2014/2015 Meeting Schedule All meetings are held at the Health and Human Services Kingfisher Conference Room, 200 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine. Any changes in dates, times, or meeting rooms will be posted. Meetings held on third Thursday of the month at 4:30 p.m. FY 2014/2015 October 16,…

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