HISTORIC CITY NEWS May 2019

High school seniors to be honored at Monday City Commission meeting

At the conclusion of each academic year, Historic City News reports the names of a graduating senior from each of St. Johns County’s high schools; chosen for his or her leadership and service to school, to community, and to other students.

Community

Beach commission is on-board with homestead exemption audit

On Monday evening, May 6, 2019, the City of St Augustine Beach held a commission meeting, discussing and presenting issues, like Older Americans Month, Municipal Clerk’s Week, a request from St. Johns County Property Appraiser, Wanda Forest of the North Florida Transportation Organization presented a review of the five-year transportation improvement plan, a second reading…

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Government

Daytime single-leaf operations on the Bridge of Lions

Bianca Speights reported to Historic City News that starting today, and continuing through June 10th, channel restrictions will be enforced as part of the Bridge of Lions rehabilitation project on SR-A1A, weather and unforeseen circumstances permitting.

Community

Medical Examiner says this is no suicide — Washtock death ruled homicide

Ellie Marie (Eli) Washtock, whose non-binary sexual preference has overshadowed the investigation of his murder, is on the road to justice; as the district Medical Examiner has ruled his death a homicide. The murder was discovered by Washtock’s 15-year-old son about 7:30 a.m. on January 31, 2019, in a third-floor unit at Laterra Condominiums inside…

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Public Safety

Letter: Dr King would not be trying to remove inanimate memorials

Gregory WhiteSt Augustine, FL Dear Historic City News Editor: The age-old institution of slavery existed in most of St. Augustine’s long and diverse history. Reminders of it can be seen all over town today including the old fort and many historic buildings.

Editorials

Seven drunk driving arrests reported during last 24-hours

Saturday night was apparently the night to drink and drive in St Johns County, according to the booking records of the St Johns County Detention Facility obtained by Historic City News reporters this morning.

Public Safety

Senator Hutson celebrating conclusion of 2019 legislative session

It’s report card time now that the Florida legislature has adjourned sine die. Florida Senator Travis Hutson reported to Historic City News this weekend on his accomplishments and issues important to constituents in Florida’s 7th District.

Government

Sine die: 2019 Legislative session accomplishments

by Phil AmmannThe News Service of FloridaSpecial to Historic City News Florida lawmakers finished the 2019 Legislative Session Saturday by passing a budget for the upcoming year. During the two-month Session, lawmakers considered hundreds of bills and made more than $90 billion in spending decisions. It also was the first Session for Republican Gov. Ron…

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