HISTORIC CITY NEWS October 2019

Shaver led the way in addressing sea level rise – Upchurch follows

Nineteen mayors from across Florida are in the nation’s capital for a summit that focuses on sea-level rise. Coastal St Johns County is now on the front lines of the rising sea level problem. Even on a rainy day like Monday, it’s not hard to find flooding in St. Augustine.

Government

Veteran memorials subject at Saint Augustine Tea Party tonight

Historic City News readers are invited to join the Saint Augustine Tea Party tonight for a very informative presentation. Special guest speaker Jill Pacetti will discuss her recent visit to the Florida Capitol for a formal meeting with Secretary of State Laurel Lee.

Community

Art and culture on every corner of Florida’s Historic Coast

Historic City News readers can re-discover the history and entertainment around St Augustine and St Johns County daily. We’ve found a few selected art galleries and special museum tours and exhibits; all part of the art and culture found on every corner of Florida’s Historic Coast. For a complete list of special museum exhibits, art…

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Community

Flagler College graduate lands new job at MySky Aviation Solutions

Historic City News learned that the new Social Media and Marketing Director for MySky Aviation Solutions will be local resident, Danielle Ferlin. Along with her husband, Brian, Danielle and their 1-year-old son, Beau, reside in St. Augustine.

Business

National health care builder shares plans for Beachwalk

Claiming that a 60,000-square-foot medical office project will be an “excellent resource” for residents of St Johns County, Rendina Healthcare Real Estate, a national health care builder, announced to Historic City News their plans to provide space for a variety of health care providers to serve nearby residents in the 1,200-acre Beachwalk master-planned community.

Business

Murder-suicide may have been purpose of death in Royal St Augustine

According to a report from the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office, received by Historic City News last night, a residence on Oxford Drive, off of Royal St Augustine Parkway, became a crime scene after law enforcement detectives found the remains of an elderly man and a seriously injured woman reortedly with “cut or stab wounds”.

Public Safety

Weekend path forecast for potential tropical cyclone

Speaking for St. Johns County Emergency Management, Kelly Wilson informed local Historic City News reporters that they are closely monitoring the weather and are participating in conference calls with the National Hurricane Center and National Weather Service Jacksonville for the most up-to-date information on this weekend’s potential tropical cyclone.

Community

Fire Chief appointed to Fire Chiefs Association board

St. Augustine Fire Chief Carlos Aviles has been appointed to the Florida Fire Chiefs Association Board of Directors as its Northeast Florida Director.

Government