HISTORIC CITY NEWS May 2019

Lame duck sheriff to issue letter grades to elected county commissioners

St Johns County Sheriff David B Shoar, who does not intend to seek reelection, promises to “tell folks what they need to hear, not what they want to hear; regardless of any political expediency considerations”.

Public Safety

Putnam sheriff asks for our readers help to solve a local murder

Historic City News received a broadcast from the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office asking for assistance in identifying the assailant of a 38-year-old St Johns County man who resided in a condominium at World Golf Village on January 31, 2019.

Public Safety

Letter: St Augustine High School not safe for daughter

Letter: St Augustine High School not safe for daughter Ron HermanSt Augustine, FL Dear Historic City News editor: My daughter attends St Augustine High School and, although Friday is the last day of class, I fear for her safe return after the summer break. The sheriff is not watching the youth resource deputies. The principals…

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Public Safety

Preservation talk turns to hunt for someone to procure Coquina residence

After a lot of patronizing from the St Augustine City Manager’s office, Historic City News learned today that crow will be eaten as the City admits that there is no “historic preservation plan” that they will employ that offsets the potential liability of the nearly 75-year-old wood-frame termite trap acquired as part of the Coquina…

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Government

New local business invites customers who want to express their individuality

Curious Creations & Designs is now open for business in St. Augustine If you enjoy handcrafted, one of a kind papier-mâché sculptures or paintings, or want custom designed clothing for your business or to evoke your own personal style, Curious Creations is your one-stop shop to fulfill all your creative needs.

Business

Ponte Vedra Beach teen killed while jogging on A1A

Troopers told Historic City News that 16-year-old Zander Laurin of Ponte Vedra Beach was jogging in the southbound bicycle lane of SR-A1A near Mickler’s Landing at 5:55 a.m. when he was hit by a 2012 Toyota Tundra that drifted out of its lane; striking Laurin from behind.

Public Safety

Lastinger Family Foundation makes endowment gift to FSDB

Nancy Bloch, Executive Director of Communications & Public Relations for the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind informed local Historic City News reporters of an endowment gift of $250,000 from the Lastinger Family Foundation in honor of Dr. Thomas M. Zavelson, who provides invaluable service to the school as a member of the…

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Community

Wanchick on losing end of 3-2 split vote to renew employment agreement

A new county administrator is in the offing for St Johns County, a trend observed in other local governments in northeast Florida. Palm Coast said goodbye to Jim Landon, the City of Bunnell has a new city manager, and the Flagler County Board of Commissioners replaced their county administrator with Jerry Cameron; a former assistant…

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