HISTORIC CITY NEWS January 2020

Repairs close fuel dock at St Augustine Municipal Marina

Starting on Monday, January 13th through Thursday, January 16th, Historic City News has learned that the fuel dock at the St. Augustine Municipal Marina will be shut down in order to replace all diesel and gasoline fuel dispensers. New fuel dispensers will be installed.

Community

Hutson continues to seek expanded workforce training

Today, Historic City News learned that Senator Travis Hutson has filed a bill that he says will better prepare high school students to evaluate the viability of their potential career paths. The bill, SB-1578, directs the Department of Education to provide “career landscape” information about various jobs through local high school guidance counselors.

Government

Death investigation at Palm Coast Yacht Harbor Marina

Flagler County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Brittany Kershaw reported to Historic City News that deputies, detectives, and crime scene investigators are on the scene conducting an investigation into the discovery of body at Yacht Harbor Marina in Palm Coast.

Public Safety

Lincolnville Jazz at the Excelsior

Lincolnville Jazz at the Excelsior features a number of highly regarded and talented artists in a series of performances on select Fridays January through May 2020.

Community

Beach commission amends comprehensive plan

At last night’s meeting of the St Augustine Beach City Commission, the City Attorney swore in Margaret England to serve as Mayor and Maggie Kostka to serve as Vice Mayor, according to a report received by Historic City News from Communications Coordinator, Cindy Walker, this morning.

Government

Police catch driver who fled after crash into San Marco Avenue antique store

Historic City News learned that at about 3:00 a.m. this morning, a late model Toyota Venza crashed into a San Marco Avenue antique shop causing extensive damage. No injuries were reported, according to televised news accounts.

Public Safety

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.

Community

New construction at San Marco roundabout hits a pothole

Everything promised in the $3.5 million Florida Department of Transportation project to revamp the intersection at May Street and north San Marco Avenue has not been delivered — starting with a missed completion date, originally expected in late 2019.

Public Safety