HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2017

Traffic tied up about an hour after US-1 South crash

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.

Public Safety

FDOT road repairs and maintenance report

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…

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Community

Florida highway patrol arrests armed drug trafficker

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.

Public Safety

Nourishing taste buds and the community

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.

Business

Hobin wrote revised autopsy report indicating “homicide”

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.

Government

Letter: Tea Party also participated in Pro Trump rally

Lance Thate, Chairman St Augustine Tea Party Dear Historic City News Editor: The complete story regarding the public’s show of support for President Trump on February 27th has not been told.

Editorials

Letter: Ask legislators to limit Florida lobbyists

Dennis McDonald Flagler County FL Dear Historic City News editor: This year our new Speaker of the Florida House Richard Corcoran brought in on his own initiative, the ability for Floridians to gain eye witness to the inner sanctum of the Florida lobbyist pay to play world in Tallahassee legislation.

Editorials

Grant surrenders himself to Clay County deputies

The hunt is over for 34-year-old Keith Kelvin Grant of Orange Park; sought since last week for trespassing on school property following two suspicious incidents at Creekside High School in St Johns County.

Public Safety