Since the early settlement of St. Augustine, people have been putting down roots and creating neighborhoods. St. Augustine has seven that are unique and have such historical significance that they have been listed as National Register Historic Districts. These old neighborhoods continue to be vibrant places to live and make St Augustine not just a tourist destination but a livable city.
There will be two speakers of interest before the St Johns County Civic Association Roundtable, when they convene Monday, January 13th at 9:00 a.m. Important Information will be presented on the Census and Water Issues for residents of St Johns County.
Historic City News readers are patriotically invited to attend the upcoming meeting of the Saint Augustine Tea Party. Please arrive early as seating will be limited. Chairman Lance Thate will call the meeting to order Tuesday evening, January 14th at 6:30 p.m., at the Mellow Mushroom Restaurant, located at 410 Anastasia Boulevard in St Augustine.
A St. Augustine man was sentenced to life in prison Wednesday, months after being convicted of attempted first-degree murder of a St. Johns County Sheriff’s Deputy, according to sheriff’s office records. Brad Germain, 42, was convicted in November after the State Attorney’s Office said he attempted to murder a deputy with a homemade pipe gun.
Historic City News was informed that effective February 1, 2020, Assistant County Administrator Darrell Locklear has resigned; the second high-profile replacement in county management since the termination of former administrator, Michael Wanchick.
A 30-year-old habitually impaired driver was arrested again Monday after deputies reported to Historic City News that she nearly collapsed when she was asked to step out of her car.
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.
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.
