HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2017

Twelve arrested for soliciting prostitution

After receiving tip line complaints that prostitutes were advertising their services locally, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit conducted an undercover operation to determine the extent of the criminal activity.

Public Safety

FDOT road repairs and maintenance report

Historic City News was notified by Florida Department of Transportation Public Information Officer, Debbie Delgado, 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…

Visit full text article “FDOT road repairs and maintenance report” »

Community

Pro-gun Bills face Florida Senate Judiciary Committee

Historic City News readers are notified that three pro-gun bills have been placed on the agenda for the Senate Judiciary Committee meeting on Tuesday, December 5, 2017.

Government

Letter: Protest claims flawed process being used at Beach

Letter: Protest claims flawed process being used at Beach Dr. Michel S. Pawlowski St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080 Dear Historic City News readers: I am submitting a formal protest to the St Augustine Beach city manager, Max Royle and Beverly Raddatz, as well as Mayor Rich O’Brien, and Commissioners George, England, and Kostka, concerning the…

Visit full text article “Letter: Protest claims flawed process being used at Beach” »

Editorials

Traffic alert for Christmas Parade and Colonial Night Watch

Saturday, December 2 will be a busy day for Historic City News readers in downtown St. Augustine with two events necessitating the closing of some streets and detours of traffic.

Community

Register now for Field of Dreams baseball league

County Commissioners James Johns, St Johns County District 1, reported to Historic City News that registration for the Field of Dreams baseball league 2018 Spring season has opened through December 22 and is free for all participants.

Community

Rutherford applauds advance of measures to bear arms

In support of the principle that constitutional rights should not stop at state lines, Republican US Congressman John Rutherford, 4th District of Florida, informed local Historic City News reporters that the House Judiciary Committee advanced the Fix NICS Act and the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act (HR 38) to the full House for consideration.

Government

Assistance available for agricultural land damaged by Irma

Renee Bodine informed local Historic City News reporters that the application deadline for financial assistance under the special Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is December 28th.

Government