HISTORIC CITY NEWS March 2016

Teen on skateboard killed while crossing Anastasia Boulevard

Ja Jules Williams’ mother, Bunny, is traveling to St Augustine tonight to say goodbye to her 16-year-old son. She told Historic City News that she wants local people to know what a wonderful life Jay lived, and what a wonderful son he was.

Business Community

Multi-family development may claim part of Players Club course

Reaction to plans from the new owners of the Ponte Vedra Golf and Country Club, indicating interest in redeveloping part of the golf course for a multifamily development project, has some Historic City News readers concerned.

Community Public Safety

Blood test reveals driver had used cocaine and methadone

The St Johns County Sheriff’s Office reported to Historic City News this morning that the results of a forensic blood test, collected at a fatal traffic crash last year, proves that the driver involved was under the influence of cocaine and methadone.

Business Community

McBroom will serve as Director of Conference Sales

Visitors and Convention Bureau spokesperson, Barbara Golden, updated local Historic City News reporters that William McBroom has been chosen to serve as Director of Conference Sales.

Community Government

Minorities not considered in replacement of Police Chief

When St Augustine City Manager John Regan made his decision to replace retiring Chief of Police Loran Lueders, he interviewed five current members of the department. There was no outside search — a process that has been publically criticized within both city and county government in the past.