Michael Gold, Editor
HISTORIC CITY NEWS
Last week the City of St Augustine distributed a press release announcing “free” shuttle service and parking for the public on the first three Saturdays in April. Historic City News readers know that there is no “free lunch” — especially under the current administration at City Hall. And, as a taxpayer, let me tell you that $21,840.60 is certainly not “free”.
The Friends of the Guana-Tolomato-Matanzas Research Reserve received a donation of $1,000 from JTC Running, the largest running club in Northeast Florida. For the past five years, the club has conducted its “Back to Nature Trail Races” in the state park.
The City of St. Augustine reported Friday that they will offer free parking and transportation to the St. Augustine and St. Johns County Visitor Information Center, located at 10 S. Castillo Drive, adjacent to Francis Field, on the first three Saturdays in April.
FHP District Sergeant Michael Quade reported to Historic City News that traffic was backed up for about an hour yesterday afternoon while troopers investigated a crash on US-1 southbound, south of CR-204 in St Johns County.
Historic City News was notified by Florida Department of Transportation public information officer Monica R. Reifeiss that traffic will be impacted at the following St Augustine and St Johns County locations where roadwork is being conducted.
Be alert to lane closures and temporary detours, as well as increased congestion in these areas. FDOT employees and contractors will be working on the roadways and need your full attention.
State Troopers of the Florida Highway Patrol have intercepted and arrested a suspect for numerous felony charges related to drugs and firearm possession. Historic City News was informed that the charges and arrests stem from an investigation following a traffic stop in January.
Jennifer Tesori announced to local Historic City News reporters today that members of St. Augustine Independent Restaurant Association have presented $38,950 to the Boys & Girls Club of St. Augustine.
This week Historic City News received a number of documents supporting the allegation that Deputy Sheriff Jeremy Banks murdered Michelle O’Connell at the home they shared in 2010.
