City will pursue National Register for bayfront golf

The 1949 landmark bayfront miniature golf course, whose support from Mayor Joe Boles and others on the commission was not clear at this same time, last year; has been provided authorization to use up to $5,000 from city reserves to pursue a listing on the National Register of Historic Places.

Community

Bridge Street art gallery vandalized

St Augustine police spokesman, Mark Samson, informed Historic City News local reporters that when the manager of the Absolute Americana Art Gallery arrived at work yesterday, they discovered considerable vandalism had been done to their building located at 77 Bridge Street.

Public Safety

Division of Elections validating voter lists

Historic City News reported when St Johns County Supervisor of Elections, Vicky Oakes, traveled to Jacksonville on October 4, to participate in a Project Integrity roundtable with Secretary of State, Ken Detzner, and other area supervisors of elections, to discuss the coming purge of non-citizens from Florida voter registration rolls.

Government

City okays exception for open alcohol consumption

With City Commissioner Leanna Freeman absent and over the objection of Vice Mayor Nancy Sikes-Kline, the mayor and two remaining commissioners acted to make an exception for passengers of privately operated horse-drawn carriages last night; allowing them to drink alcoholic beverages if the carriage driver is properly licensed.

Public Safety

Board of County Commission Regular Meeting Schedule

St. Johns County Board of County Commission Regular Meeting Schedule The St. Johns County Board of County Commission Meetings are held the first and third Tuesdays each month commencing at 9:00 am in the St. Johns County Auditorium located at 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine, FL.

Community

Four parade events escape new fees this year

At least for the coming year, four parade events in St Augustine that would have been subjected to $15,915.50 in new fees, under an unpopular ordinance that went into effect June 1st, have each received waivers allowing them to hold their traditional celebrations without the fee.

Government

Help police nab Friday morning burglars

St Augustine Police have contacted Historic City News for assistance to identify and locate those persons responsible for the burglary of the local Target store located at 1440 US-1 South in St Augustine, in the early morning hours Friday, October 25th.

Public Safety

Sheriff turns 52-years-old today

Sheriff turns 52-years-old today Historic City News readers will want to join us in wishing St Johns County Sheriff David B. Shoar a very happy 52nd birthday, today.

Community