HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2019

Maj. Gen. Michael Calhoun retires with more than 36-years of military service

Historic City News readers are invited to attend Florida National Guard change of command ceremony at Camp Blanding this Saturday morning when Maj. Gen. James Eifert will assume command from Maj. Gen. Michael Calhoun.

Government

More news and images from Monday night shooting

At about 11:49 p.m., four men, possibly early, to mid-’20s, were bounced from the bar for the second time that evening. As they left, headed for the parking lot of the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, they caused “a verbal altercation” with staff members. According to the police update, the men were observed as…

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Public Safety

Saint Augustine Tea Party welcomes public defender candidate as speaker

Historic City News readers are patriotically invited to attend the open meeting of the Saint Augustine Tea Party to hear their guest speaker, candidate for Public Defender, Anne Marie Gennusa.

Community

Sheriff promotes crime prevention through Safety Expo

Shannon Martin reported to Historic City News that to help Flagler County residents ensure that they have the information and resources they need to avoid becoming a victim of crime, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting its first ever annual “Safety Expo” on Saturday, April 13th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at…

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Community

Flash: City police respond to shots fired at No Name Bar

Historic City News was informed this morning that shortly after midnight, police responded to the No Name Bar located at 16 South Castillo Drive after receiving a report of gunshots heard at the location.

Public Safety

Beach City Attorney Wilson resigns effective May 1

At the conclusion of tonight’s meeting of the St Augustine Beach City Commission, Jim Wilson announced his resignation as City Attorney, effective May 1. Wilson’s law firm, Coquina Law Group, which includes Jeremiah Mulligan, Ashby Underhill, and Cynthia Beissel, will take over Wilson’s responsibilities after May 1st.

Government

Letter: SABCA We need MORE parking – Not PAID parking

Letter: SABCA We need MORE parking – Not PAID parking Bill Jones, PresidentSt Augustine Beach Civic Association Special to Historic City News Dear Mayor George, After watching your Commissioner Comments at the end of the last meeting, I wanted to address and clarify. Your remarks seemed to attempt to discredit our organization and its members…

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Editorials

Free guided Marineland beach walk in April

Next month, Historic City News readers will have an opportunity to learn about shore birds and our unique environment during the Marineland beach walk, sponsored by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

Community