HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2018

Seventh Circuit pulls DuPont from bench

For the first time in more than 20-years, a sitting judge in the Seventh Judicial Circuit has been removed from the bench by the Chief Judge and a Judicial Qualifications Commission recommendation has been made that Judge Scott DuPont is not fit for judicial service.

Government

Police Chief Barry Fox is guest speaker at Tea Party

Historic City News readers are patriotically invited to attend the next open meeting of the Saint Augustine Tea Party, Tuesday evening February 27th at 6:30 p.m. in the Village Inn dining room located at 900 North Ponce de Leon Boulevard.

Community

One minute and twelve seconds of a happier time

St Augustine resident Tony Hopcraft shared the following video with a mutual friend of mine and Historic City News, Elaine Fraser.

Community

City hears from Constitutional Law expert Michael Kahn

Ordinance no. 2018-06 An ordinance of the City of St. Augustine, Florida, repealing and replacing section 18-8 of the code of the City of St. Augustine; providing for findings and intent; providing for definitions; providing for prohibited conduct, proximity and location restrictions for solicitation, panhandling or begging; providing for penalties; providing for inclusion in the…

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Guard Support Unit prepares for deployment to Afghanistan

Congressman John Rutherford addressed men and women of the 2153rd Financial Management Support Detachment of the Florida National Guard yesterday at the Mark W. Lance Armory.

Community

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 “where you are out on patrol one day, and the next day … you’re it”. Although, twenty years ago, that’s exactly how his latest retiree, Chuck Mulligan, came into the job. Now, Shoar…

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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.

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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