HISTORIC CITY NEWS April 2018

Sheriff engages scheme to hide record of relative’s employment

Although we still have not received the records from St Johns County Sheriff David Shoar concerning his “retired-then-rehired” public information officer, and long-time family member, Charles Edgar Mulligan, Historic City News has learned more about the scheme being employed to hide the records of Mulligan’s continued employment.

Government

Bids open for management of Ocean Pier Park market

Friday, April 13, 2018, Historic City News was notified that the St Johns County purchasing department has issued a request for proposals from individuals or organizations interested in management of the farmers market at the St. Johns County Ocean Pier Park. Proposals must be received by Thursday, May 17th.

Business

Pedestrian dies in Friday night collision

Charges are pending in a fatal car-vs-pedestrian crash that occurred Friday night, according to a report filed by the Florida Highway Patrol this morning.

Public Safety

UF Historic St Augustine tables action on Loring Monument

Chairman Allen Lastinger convened Friday morning’s Board of Directors meeting of UF Historic St. Augustine, Inc., the first meeting of the body since they started a public discussion on the disposition of the Loring Monument on March 14, 2018.

Community

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

St Augustine’s Civil Rights history commemorated

Mayor Nancy Shaver presided over dedication ceremonies on April 4th at Riberia Pointe when the initial phase of the Chimes Project at Hayling Freedom Park was opened to the public.

Community

ABC 20/20: Michelle O’Connell – suicide or homicide

Suicide or homicide? That question still lingers for Michelle O’Connell’s family and friends nearly eight years after she was shot inside her boyfriend’s St. Augustine home and died. Historic City News readers will be watching “20/20” when it airs on Friday, April 13 (10:01-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC.

Public Safety

April is National Social Security Month

We want all Historic City News readers to know that April is National Social Security Month, dedicated to educating you about Social Security programs and services. This is the month that the US Social Security Administration highlights the agency’s mission and purpose to the public. This year’s topic is Online Services.

Government