HISTORIC CITY NEWS August 2018

Hit-and-run driver caught

St Augustine Police reported to Historic City News that, at about 4:19 a.m. this morning, 37-year-old Clayton Roberto Duncan who resides at 671 Julia Street in Saint Augustine fled the scene of a motor vehicle crash which led to his arrest on multiple charges. Leaving the scene of an accident with property damage in Florida…

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Public Safety

Learn to develop a Business Continuity Plan during August workshop

St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Manager Karen Everett encourages all Historic City News readers who own and manage businesses in St Johns County to register now for the Business Continuity Workshop being held on August 20th. This event is being presented by St. Johns County Emergency Management, St. Johns County Economic Development,…

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Business

Hyppo Coffee Bar is return to original concept

Kara Pound reported to Historic City News business reporters that The Hyppo Coffee Bar has returned to its roots and is officially re-opened with its original coffee bar concept. The new store location serves housemade pastries and espresso drinks as well as a full selection of wine, beer, and refreshing ice pops. Originally known as…

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Business

Wait for it …

Historic City News readers who reside in St Johns County are invited to take advantage of the traditionally slower tourist month of September with free and discounted admission to some of the area’s most entertaining attractions. Be prepared to show photo identification as proof of residency and be prepared to become a “tourist” in your…

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Community

Tree trimming scheduled for West Augustine

St Augustine’s Streets and Grounds Manager, Charlene Putz, announced the upcoming schedule for tree trimming along streets in West Augustine. K & S Tree Service, a city contractor, will be trimming trees in the rights of way. Historic City News readers who live or work in the affected areas are asked for their cooperation. So…

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Public Safety

Early voting begins Saturday

Historic City News readers will begin voting early in the August 28th Primary Election beginning this Saturday, August 18th. This is the most flexible voting period before Election Day since voters may cast their ballot at any of the locations, regardless of address or home precinct. This election is open to all registered voters in St…

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Government

Local man in jail facing three criminal traffic charges

Historic City News was informed that Gregory Lee Johnson, who resides at 1632 Bay Hawk Ln Apt D3 in Saint Augustine, finds himself in the St Johns County Detention Facility this morning where he is currently being held without bond. Johnson was arrested by deputies just before noon Sunday and is facing three criminal charges….

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Public Safety

#WalkAway

“The #WalkAway Campaign is a true grassroots movement,” founder Brandon Starka tells Historic City News. “It is a video campaign movement, dedicated to sharing the stories of people who can no longer accept the current ideology of liberalism and what the Democratic Party has become.” Editorially, Historic City News has remained true to our conservative…

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