HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2017

Investiture of Judge Chris France this Friday

Circuit Judge Christopher A. France will be formally sworn into office during an investiture ceremony on Friday January 20, in Daytona Beach, per an announcement received by Historic City News from the court administrator for the Seventh Judicial Circuit.

Community

Local artists taking city to jury trial over civil rights violations

After a good faith attempt to mediate between a group of local artists and the City of St Augustine failed to reach a solution, a jury trial was scheduled for next year, per court records obtained by Historic City News.

Government

Panel discussion: Bridging our differences in a divided world

A local group of community activists known as “Compassionate St Augustine” has informed Historic City News that they will host a moderated panel to discuss how to bridge differences between people of differing beliefs.

Community

Ending corruption in politics: Expanding financial disclosure

The House Public Integrity and Ethics Committee announced to Historic City News that it will consider several ethics measures during the 2017 legislative session, per chairman of the ethics panel, Representative Larry Metz (R) Yalaha.

Government

Drunk driver crashes into patrol car injuring police officer

While investigating a traffic crash at 601 Anastasia Boulevard at about 1:04 a.m. Friday morning, the St Augustine Police Department reported to Historic City News that Corporal Chris Miller was injured after a drunk driver crashed into the back of his marked patrol car.

Public Safety

Ending corruption in politics: Extending ban on lobbying

Most Historic City News readers are reluctant to support amendments to the state constitution; but, would you consider an amendment that would extend the two-year ban on lobbying the Legislature to six years?

Government

Friday January 20th is Arbor Day in St Augustine

The City of St. Augustine will commemorate Arbor Day on Friday, January 20th at Dr. Robert B. Hayling Freedom Park located at the southern terminus of Riberia Street. The brief ceremony starts at 11:00 a.m. and all Historic City News readers are invited to attend.

Community

Offices for the City of St. Augustine will be closed on Monday

Historic City News was informed that City offices will close in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Monday, January 16th, per an announcement from Public Affairs Director, Paul Williamson.

Government