HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2016

Pedestrian struck by passing motorist on US-1

Lieutenant Ellery Collado reported to Historic City News that a 2003 KIA Sorento, driven by 77-year-old Katherine Sloan of St Augustine, was traveling northbound on US-1, in the outside lane when the driver drifted from her traffic lane striking a pedestrian.

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Honoring St Augustine’s longest-serving employee

Historic City News honors the recent anniversary of St Augustine Police Commander of Community Resources, Stephen Fricke; who celebrated his 42nd year of service to the City.

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Teen arrested after disguising his age with a fake drivers license

The St Augustine Police Department reported to Historic City News that just after midnight this morning, Patrolman Michael Linsky encountered a man who was openly drinking a beer in the parking lot of the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument.

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FDOT road repairs and maintenance report

Debbie Delgado reported the following St Augustine and St Johns County locations to Historic City News where the Florida Department of Transportation will be conducting roadwork that is expected to have an impact on driving, beginning this morning and continuing through the coming week.

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Mayor makes death-defying jump with Golden Knights parachute team

At 8:00 a.m. Historic City News will be watching as St Augustine Mayor Nancy Shaver travels to Miami to participate in an event honoring the United States Army Golden Knights.

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Letter: Why are school districts distributing pornography?

Letter: Why are school districts distributing pornography? Kelly Lorbeer St Johns County, FL Dear Editor, I am shocked to learn that the 2015 summer reading list for 6th graders attending public schools in Collier, Lee, and Marion County recommends books like Beautiful Bastard that contains dialog like, “You wouldn’t be such a tease if you…

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SAFER grant used to hire eighteen new firefighters

This week, Historic City News welcomes eighteen new firefighters and certified Emergency Medical Technicians to the ranks of the St Johns County Fire Rescue.

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Large animal rescue training paid off for crews who free trapped horse

Public Information Officer Jeremy Robshaw reported to Historic City News that on Thursday, firefighters trained in large animal rescue techniques successfully freed a horse that had become stuck in a muddy ditch next to a set of Florida East Coast Railway tracks.

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