HISTORIC CITY NEWS September 2018

What will happen when print newspapers start to disappear

Leaving print is the ultimate cost-cutting measure; a huge share of a newspaper’s cost structure is tied up in building-sized printing presses, Canadian forests of paper, and ink by the barrel. But when that day comes — even if it helps a newspaper’s bottom line — its audience isn’t likely to follow along. And that…

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Business

Local support for Veterans Memorial Protection and Preservation Law

Historic City News has been informed that a local group of heritage families, many of whom are of Menorcan descent, are adding their voice to the efforts of the pro-veteran’s group, “Save Their Honor”, who will be working with the Florida legislature this session to enact the state’s first Veterans Memorial Protection and Preservation Law.

Community

State law enforcement department investigating inmate death

This morning at about 9:31 a.m., detention deputies at the Flagler County jail discovered the body of an inmate against a cell door, the victim of an apparent suicide. The jail was immediately placed on lockdown while onsite medical staff assisted officers performing CPR until Flagler County Fire Rescue could arrive.

Public Safety

Letter: Dear St. Johns County residents

Vickie OakesSupervisor of ElectionsSt Johns County, FL The November 6th General Election is quickly approaching. An important deadline is coming — October 9th is the deadline to register to vote.

Government

Supreme court disciplines 12 attorneys including 5 in Duval and St Johns

The Florida Bar, the state’s guardian for the integrity of the legal profession, announced to Historic City News today that five of the twelve disciplinary actions taken last month against Florida attorneys, were taken against attorneys practicing in St Johns and Duval County.

Business

FDOT road repairs and maintenance report

Historic City News was notified by Florida Department of Transportation Public Information Officer, Allen Nelson, that traffic will be impacted at the following St Augustine and St Johns County locations where roadwork is being conducted.

Community

Identity access tokens stolen affecting nearly 50-million facebook accounts

About an hour ago, Facebook reported that it has discovered a security breach affecting nearly 50-million accounts, and that it’s not yet clear whether any information was accessed, or any accounts were otherwise misused. Historic City News is following this latest breach and will update the article as new information is released. The vulnerability that…

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Public Safety

Waterworks Building presentation and guided tour

For only the second time in the past 13-years, Historic City News readers will have a chance to visit and tour the interior of the St Augustine Waterworks Building located in Davenport Park on San Marco Avenue. The presentation should be called a lesson in how “deferred maintenance” the buzzwords of the 450th Commemoration era,…

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