HISTORIC CITY NEWS February 2018

Obituary: Robert R Kahler advocate for better government

Midday Friday, local Historic City News reporters learned of the death of St Augustine Beach activist, 89-year-old Robert R Kahler at Community Hospice Bailey Family Center for Caring at Flagler Hospital.

Community

Sheriff attempts misappropriation of law enforcement funds

Historic City News learned Friday that St Johns County Sheriff David B. Shoar has apparently attempted to misappropriate $10,000.00 in public funds making a material misstatement that the use of those funds by a third-party organization complies with the requirements of state law. To further conceal the misappropriation sought by the sheriff, the request appears…

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Government

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

Skyscraper in St Augustine sold to local hotelier

Depending on how long you have lived in St Augustine, Historic City News readers will refer to St Augustine’s only “skyscraper”, a six-story bank building located at 24 Cathedral Place, by a different name. But, as of Tuesday, January 30, 2018, the current event venue with individual office spaces above, has been sold.

Business

Creating unrest and destroying racial healing

For well over fifty-years, the residents of St Augustine have been healing from the physical and emotional wounds of the civil rights movement; in no small part due to the media focus on racial segregation and the economic plight of minorities here — and across the south.

Community

Special rules for transient sexual offenders and predators

Under Florida law, a sexual offender or predator who does not have a physical home with an address is considered “transient”, subjecting the offender to more restrictive registration requirements than those with physical home addresses. Among other requirements, such offenders must report to the sheriff’s office every 30 days instead of only twice per year…

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Public Safety

Archaeologist Carl Halbirt receives Order of La Florida

After 27 years as St. Augustine’s city archaeologist, recently retired Carl Halbirt will return to become the latest recipient of the Order of La Florida during a presentation by the city commission on Monday February 12th. The ceremony will begin at 4:00 p.m. and be held in The Alcazar Room, 75 King St. Historic City…

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Community

St Johns County students considered for service academies

Congressman John Rutherford announced to local Historic City News reporters the nominations of St Johns County students being considered for appointments to the United States Air Force Academy, United States Naval Academy, United States Military Academy, and United States Merchant Marine Academy.

Government