Public Safety
Stabbing on Hypolita Street ends in arrest
Early yesterday morning at about 1:40 a.m., St Augustine Police reported to Historic City News that they were called to the area of 70 Hypolita Street to investigate a stabbing.
Month: September 2019
Community
Twelve-count indictment identifies high-dollar investment scheme
Ponte Vedra Beach resident, 63-year-old Robert H Hendricks, has been indicted on twelve counts of wire fraud, according to a report received by Historic City News this morning.
Government
Quality of Nightlife Strategic Plan meeting convenes on September 25
Although last month’s public meeting was cancelled due to Hurricane Dorian, those in city government who wholeheartedly believe that they know what’s best for businesses and residents in St Augustine, have rescheduled time for community […]
Community
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.
Public Safety
Storm watch in effect this weekend
St. Johns County Emergency Management notified local Historic City News reporters that they are participating in conference calls with the Florida Division of Emergency Management and National Weather Service – Jacksonville as they closely monitor […]
Government
Beach commission wraps up continuation of Monday meeting
Cindy Walker, St. Augustine Beach Communications Coordinator, updated local Historic City News reporters after the conclusion of last night’s continuation of Monday’s city commission meeting.
Community
A Ceremony of Remembrance today at 8:30 a.m.
The City of St. Augustine will continue the annual tradition of holding its Ceremony of Remembrance, a community gathering to remember those who died in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Historic City News […]
Business
Last carousel ride in Davenport Park will be Sunday
According to Peggy Soules, the widow of Jim Soules who died unexpectedly on Friday, her plans are to “bring the carousel home” to where she lives in Port Charlotte. She is reported to have told […]
Government
Beach will continue Commission meeting Tuesday evening
On September 9, 2019 the City of St Augustine Beach held a Special Budget Meeting and a Regular Commission Meeting, discussing and presenting issues like the budget, the Anastasia Island Environmental Stewardship Award, a franchise […]
Government
Hardwick forsakes Beach for a shot at a $52,521 pay raise
This morning at about 9:30 a.m., St Augustine Beach Police Chief Robert A Hardwick filed papers with Supervisor of Elections Lois Oakes announcing his intention to be St Johns County’s next sheriff. Hardwick seeks election […]