Posted inCommunity Public Safety
One dead in morning robbery-gone-bad second home intruder arrested
Posted inPublic Safety
Robber shot and killed while attempting home invasion
At about 2:10 a.m. this morning, Flagler deputies responded to a shooting call in Palm Coast. Historic City News has learned that one of the two robbers engaged in the home invasion was shot by the resident and killed at the scene; while a second has thus far escaped capture.
Posted inCommunity Government
Proposed FEMA floodplain map updates available for review
Michael Ryan, communications manager for St Johns County government, informed local Historic City News reporters that our readers can preview proposed Federal Emergency Management Agency floodplain maps which, if approved, could significantly make lower-cost homeowner’s insurance available to residents.
How do you reach out without Internet, cellular, or phone?
For about two-hours today, the AT&T network in the southeast United States was completely shut down; affecting customers in St Augustine and St Johns County until about 2:10 p.m., according to information provided to Historic City News this afternoon.
Posted inCommunity Public Safety
SAFFARI Animal Rescue turns animals over to Humane Society
Historic City News learned that earlier today a search warrant was served on SAFFARI Rescue at 53 CR-330 in Flagler County after three allegations of animal abuse were reported. The shelter houses dogs, cats, and at least two pigs.
Posted inCommunity
Nature & Wildlife Exhibition opens at Art Association
The St. Augustine Art Association welcomes Historic City News readers July 23rd through August 28th when more than 125 original works of nature art will be on exhibit during the 7th Annual Nature & Wildlife Exhibition.
Posted inCommunity Public Safety
Who remembers the “Arrive Alive” front license plates in Florida?
Historic City News readers love Florida nostalgia, and this month, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is bringing back a little nostalgia of their own, when the once popular “Arrive Alive” front license plates return to Florida Highway Patrol vehicles.
Posted inCommunity Editorials
McClure draws on strength of local service along road to Congress
Editorial Endorsement:
Bill McClure for US House of Representatives, District 4
Historic City News
St Johns County Commissioner Bill McClure told local Historic City News reporters today that he will draw from the strength of his local service as he makes his way along the road to Congress.