HISTORIC CITY NEWS June 2016

Historic City Undercover: June 6, 2016

Each weekday, Historic City News publishes a summary of calls handled by the St Augustine Police Department. The information contained in this report is taken from sources deemed reliable; the accuracy and completeness of which Historic City News does not control and cannot guarantee.

Community

City invites public participation in Mobility Kick Off

The St Augustine Community is encouraged to participate in this week’s three day, three event kick-off of the city’s mobility initiative scheduled for Wednesday through Friday, June 8, 9 and 10.

Community

Emergency Management issues final storm report

St Johns County Emergency Management spokesperson, Kelly Wilson, reported to Historic City News that county operations are winding down for events related to Tropical Storm Colin.

Community

Florida Publishing’s landmark Times-Union building being sold

The Times-Union building, a Jacksonville landmark along the north shore of the St Johns River and anchor to the city’s ever changing skyline, is being sold according to an e-mail communication sent to Morris Publishing Group employees Saturday night.

Business

St Johns County Monitoring Tropical Storm Colin

The Emergency Management Division is reporting to Historic City News that all departments are proactively monitoring the progress of Tropical Storm Colin and preparing for the impact it will have on our community.

Community

Recent storms flush wildlife out of marshes and wetlands

Historic City News was called this morning when, at about 9:20 a.m., Flagler County deputies were called to the intersection of Cypress Point Parkway and Cypress Edge Drive to assist a native Palm Coaster who decided to cross the busy commercial highway.

Community

Returning UNC sophomore learns about politics in local elections

Over the past two years, St Augustine Mayor Nancy Shaver has worked with Flagler College students through paid and volunteer internships as well as students pursuing degrees in communications, public administration, and political science at other colleges and universities.

Community

Debra Maynard: Not perfect but I am accountable

Debra Maynard: Not perfect but I am accountable Debra Maynard St Johns County, FL Dear Historic City News readers: Would it surprise you to learn I’m not perfect? Some of you just laughed or wrinkled your brow; but if I got your attention, then I have succeeded.

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