HISTORIC CITY NEWS October 2019

Guest column: Water less to save water and help sustain our water supply

Ann B. Shortelle, Ph.D., Executive Director
St. Johns River Water Management District

Dear Historic City News editor:

The St. Johns River Water Management District wants Historic City News readers to know that we have launched a new, year-long “Water Less” campaign to help raise awareness about water conservation and to communicate easy ways to integrate outdoor water conservation into our daily lives without sacrificing curb appeal.

Public Safety

Accused St Augustine murderer says she fired warning shot before killing her husband

The arrest warrant served on 65-year-old Jill Agonis last week, suspected in the murder of her husband, 81-year-old William Keefe, gives the best look thus far into previous incomplete and misstated details in St Johns County Sheriff’s press releases, on facebook, and reported in the media.

Government

Mayor election process back on agenda Monday

The question of whether the mayor should be elected by commissioners or voters returns to the City Commission agenda Monday with a public comment period.

Public Safety

Arrest made in Royal St Augustine murder

Sheriff’s deputies reported to Historic City News that 81-year-old William Arthur Keefe died Friday October 18, of multiple gunshot wounds inside a home at 900 Oxford Drive within the Royal St. Augustine community.

Government

St Augustine commission to convene Monday evening

The St. Augustine City Commission will convene for its regular meeting on Monday, October 29 starting at 5:00 p.m. in The Alcazar Room, City Hall, 75 King Street. Street parking is free after 5:00 p.m.

Community

Free guided Beach Exploration event at GTM Research Reserve

On the 3rd Saturday of next month, join Historic City News editor Michael Gold when he celebrates his birthday from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the GTM Research Reserve Visitor Center located at 505 Guana River Road in Ponte Vedra Beach. The Reserve will provide docents for a free guided beach exploration event on Saturday, November 16th.

Public Safety

Marine rescue extracts ill patient from shrimp boat in heavy seas

Historic City News received word that in cooperation between the US Coast Guard, St Johns County Fire Rescue and the St Augustine Fire Department, a shrimper at sea, about a mile offshore, was able to be successfully airlifted from harm’s way.

Community

Easements needed to re-nourish South Ponte Vedra and Vilano beaches

St. Johns County has partnered with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the State of Florida to restore and rebuild South Ponte Vedra Beach and Vilano Beach. Now is the time for the community to join the partnership and take the final step to deliver new sand to these beaches.