Posted inGovernment
Why is Sheriff hiding the compensation of his brother-in-law?
This week, St Johns County Sheriff David Shoar explained in the press that the job of "public information officer" is not one…
Posted inCommunity
Spring Shuttle will serve city festivals and busiest weekends
It’s no secret to Historic City News readers that St. Augustine is a popular weekend destination especially during the spring when the weather is pleasant and calendar busy with events and festivals.
Posted inCommunity
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 contractors will be working on the roadways and need your full attention.
Posted inPublic Safety
FDLE stands for accreditation – Commission invites comments
Assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) will be visiting the Florida Department of Law Enforcement on March 19 – 22, 2018 to examine all aspects of the department’s policy and procedures, management, operations, and support services.
Posted inGovernment
Clerk of Court holds special US Passport event on Saturday
Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller Hunter S. Conrad, Esq. announced a special Saturday passport event for Historic City News readers; set for March 17th, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Richard O. Watson Judicial Center, 4010 Lewis Speedway, Building A, in St. Augustine.
Posted inGovernment
Roberts joins governing board of Water Management District
The Executive Office of Governor Rick Scott reported to Historic City News this morning that lifelong St. Johns County resident and former chairman of the St Johns County Board of County Commissioners, Allan B Roberts, has been appointed to the Governing Board of the St. Johns River Water Management District.
Posted inBusiness
Pardon our dust
The new year brings new expansion and rebuilding for Historic City News headquarters in St Augustine. We’re not completely moved in yet, but we are well on the way thanks to help from our loyal sponsors who came through for us again this month. Thank you.
Posted inPublic Safety
Police are getting aggressive about aggressive panhandling
In addition to a second-degree felony arrest of 61-year-old Deborah L Jackson of North Whitney Street for aggravated battery and a first-degree misdemeanor arrest of 64-year-old Kathleen A Ozbilen of Palm Coast for driving under the influence, St Augustine city police found time to arrest seven vagrants; each charged with various municipal ordinance violations.