HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2020

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

St Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier Closure

St Johns County Director of Communications, Michael Ryan, reported to Historic City News today that the ocean and fishing pier will be closed beginning on Monday, January 6th. Repairs and rehabilitation are expected to continue through May 2020.

Community

Guest: News and Views of 2019

The St Augustine Reportby former Mayor George Gardner2002-2006 Annually, Historic City News defers to an experienced writer and editor, for his curated list of the top ten news stories in St Augustine and St Johns County. We enjoy the opportunity to showcase former St Augustine City Commissioner and two-term mayor George Gardner’s personal favorites as…

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Editorials