Month: April 2019

Police Blotter from the weekend

Police Public Information Officer Cecilia Aiple reported the following incidents to Historic City News this morning, including arrests by the St Augustine Police Department over this weekend. Additional information is available about these cases through the St Johns County Clerk of Court.

Public Safety

May is Historic Preservation Month

May is Historic Preservation Month and throughout the month the City of St. Augustine will offer several opportunities to learn about our past as well as how to preserve it for the future.  Historic City News readers will have opportunities throughout the month to learn about old places and how to face new challenges.

Community

Beach deals with issues during a special commission meeting Monday night

St. Augustine Beach Communications Coordinator Cindy Walker reported to Historic City News this morning that on Monday evening, April 29, the City of St Augustine Beach held a Special Commission Meeting, discussing and presenting issues, like painting trash cans, recycling services, a new city attorney, televising and live streaming meetings, paid parking, banning single use…

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Government

Two arrested in early morning home invasion robbery

A homeless man and a St Johns County woman have been arrested in the early morning hours Sunday and are each being charged with home invasion robbery, a first-degree felony, and aggravated battery, a second-degree felony.  The male defendant is also charged with tampering with or harassing a witness, victim, or informant.

Public Safety

Pollution Notice: Domenico Circle

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection reported to Historic City News this week that they have received the following Public Notice of Pollution for a reportable release. All information was submitted by the reporting party.

Public Safety

Editorial: Rational thoughts for irrational arguments against our families

Slaves were emancipated in the United States 154-years-ago; more than five generations.  The Ladies Memorial Association of St Augustine erected their first memorial to The Forty-Six lost St Augustine soldiers in 1872.  Seven years later, the current memorial was relocated to the Plaza; 140-years-ago in 1879 — fully five generations ago.

Editorials