Teens arrested as Nocatee investigation continues
Historic City News was informed that detectives with the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office identified three teens, and arrested two, during a weapons investigation in Nocatee early Tuesday morning.
Month: January 2017
Deegan to receive Rock of the Community Award
Award-winning journalist and philanthropist Donna Deegan will receive the 2017 Rock of the Community Award from the Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra Beach during their annual Mineral City Celebration according to an announcement received by Historic City News today.
Last night for Nights of Lights will be Tuesday
St. Augustine’s popular holiday season city-wide event – the famed Nights of Lights celebration – ends on January 31st. Tuesday is the last night for Historic City News readers to enjoy the glow of more than 3 million brilliant white lights this year.
Police arrest man wanted on armed robbery charge
St Augustine police tell Historic City News that today they obtained and executed an arrest warrant against a man identified in a January 14th armed robbery.
Changing landscape of media is topic for Flagler lecture
As part of the Government and Public Policy lecture series at Flagler College, Lee Rainie of the Pew Research Center will provide updates on the changing landscape of news reporting with the advent of Internet, mobile connectivity, and social media. He will also discuss the organization’s latest findings on the state of politics and democratic…
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City policy allowed $100,000 sick and vacation payout
With pay and termination benefits under the microscope last week for St Johns County Administrator Michael Wanchick, Historic City News found poorly worded employment policies at City Hall that allowed a recent retiree to collect over $100,000 as a cash payout for unused sick leave and vacation pay.
Staci Bu Shea Artist-in-Residence at Flagler College
The Crisp-Ellert Museum at Flagler College announced to Historic City News local reporters that they are currently hosting their second artist-in-residence; independent curator Staci Bu Shea.
By the numbers: Historic Downtown Parking Facility
A spokesman for the City of St Augustine Department of Public Affairs reported to Historic City News that during the month of December, the Historic Downtown Parking Facility welcomed its 3.5 millionth vehicle.