HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2018

Sheriff’s Director of Finance makes $265,000 bail

As of 11:10 a.m. Tuesday morning, Historic City News editor Michael Gold became aware that Raye Brutnell had surrendered to authorities at the Flagler County Jail in Bunnell. The defendant was answering a warrant for her arrest, alleging numerous crimes committed in the process of carrying out, then concealing, her theft of more than $700,000…

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Government

Police to Internet Cafés: Close down or get arrested

St Augustine Police Chief Barry Fox told Historic City News that he informed State Attorney R J Larizza that there are nine individuals who he believes are in violation of state law regarding the operation of “slot machine style” computer games of chance. The charges sought would be for keeping a gambling house and offering…

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Public Safety

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. Be alert to lane closures and temporary detours, as well as increased congestion in these areas. FDOT employees and contractors…

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Community

Guest: Mantra of the left: Racist, Racist, Racist

Tamara LeighSpecial to Historic City News “Racist, Racist, Racist!” It’s the new “Russia, Russia, Russia” mantra of the Left.

Editorials

Local government meetings and holiday closings

Historic City News local reporters were informed of meetings for the investiture of new commissioners in St Johns County and the City of St Augustine, as well as holiday closing schedules and meetings that have been rescheduled or canceled.

Government

Hundreds of local children participate in Fourth Early Literacy Fall event

Outreach Manager Joan Whitson reported to Historic City News this week that the Early Learning Coalition of North Florida hosted their fourth early literacy Fall event at the Amazing Grace Crop Maze in Green Cove Springs. Twenty-one local preschools attended the day’s event for a total of 430 children.

Community

Ways to celebrate during the 25th Annual Nights of Lights

St. Augustine’s sensational Nights of Lights holiday display has been illuminating the Nation’s Oldest City for 25-years. This year, Historic City News readers can enjoy the Nights of Lights through February 3, 2019. During Nights of Lights, white lights glow from the sidewalks to the rooftops, over the Bridge of Lions and trail through approximately…

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Business

Morris leaves office after 8-years as county commissioner

The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners celebrated eight years of service by outgoing District 4 Commissioner Jay Morris today during its regularly scheduled county commission meeting in the auditorium of the county administration building.

Government