Year: 2020

Arrest made in January shooting case on McMillan Street

On January 15th, Historic City News reported an active investigation underway following a shooting incident that occurred about 8:45pm the night before.  On investigation, officers determined that the shooting occurred in the area of McMillan Street and Ponce de Leon Boulevard.  It appears that the victim fled the scene on foot after the shooting, according…

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Public Safety

Legislature looking at access to Florida adoption records

During the legislative period ending February 21, 2020, Barbara Peterson reported nine pages of updates to Historic City News on Bills being tracked by the Florida First Amendment Foundation, Inc.  The issues being tracked include court records, criminal justice and law enforcement, education, financial information, home addresses, personal information, public records, public safety and security,…

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Government

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

Public Notice of Pollution – St Johns County

Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Florida Department of Environmental Protection informed local Historic City News reporters that they have received the following Public Notice of Pollution for a reportable release that occurred within St Johns County.

Public Safety

Obituary: Lt. Rufus (Bubba) Stratton

Historic City News and members of the St Augustine Fire Department are mourning the loss of a truly amazing man today.  Lt. Rufus (Bubba) Stratton (Retired) passed away Saturday morning, surrounded by his family in St Augustine, Florida.

Community

Letter: Thank you for helping our family profit and survive in the south

Derek Boyd HankersonSt Augustine, FL Dear Historic City News Editor: I’m thrilled to have had members of my family who served in both southern and northern military units during the American Civil War, to include the 54th Massachusetts.  Many were mixed breed (mulatto), some were Americans of African descent, and some were Caucasian.

Editorials

Dunkin Donuts served bloody food to drive-thru customer

Fox News reporting that a Florida couple is outraged after they say their order at a Dunkin’ Donuts in Hollywood came with an unwanted side order of blood. Some Historic City News readers will find this article offensive.  This is what happened, unvarnished.

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