Amphitheatre says, “There’s an app for that”

Historic City News has learned that the St Augustine Amphitheatre recently increased services to its patrons with the release of a new, free smartphone application that allows you to stay up-to-date with events, ticketing, and other essential services.

Community

Loss to City for Mumford concert estimated $7,576

City of St Augustine Comptroller, Mark Litzinger, reported to Historic City News that, largely because of a huge underestimation of revenue from concertgoers who purchased wristbands to ride the shuttle, the overall financial loss to taxpayers, who underwrote the Mumford concert, was significantly less than the $56,400 loss originally expected.

Government

A new $100 bill just in time for the holidays

Without a lot of fanfare, and two-and-a-half years past it’s originally scheduled release date of February 2011, Historic City News reporters inspected the new $100 Federal Reserve Note that was introduced into circulation yesterday.

Business

Police arrest man accused of elder abuse

St Augustine Police Department spokesman, Mark Samson, reported to Historic City News this morning that officers made arrests for minor infractions in the last 24 hours and responded to four traffic crashes during their shifts.

Public Safety

Thrasher opposes proposed Stand Your Ground changes

St Augustine Senator, John Thrasher, told his legislative cohorts yesterday that he does not go along with proposed changes to Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law; enacted to protect the lives of citizens by recognizing their legal right to use deadly force, if necessary, to defend themselves, or other persons, from great bodily harm or death.

Government

Disability History and Awareness Weeks

Disability History and Awareness Weeks Dr. Joseph G Joyner St Johns County School District Superintendent In 2008, the Florida Legislature passed a law designating the first two weeks in October as Disability History and Awareness Weeks. The purpose of this observance is to expand students’ knowledge, understanding and awareness of individuals with disabilities, the history…

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Community

City police have busy weekend

Public Information Officer Mark Samson updated Historic City News local reporters this morning on several recent police activities that occurred over the weekend within the City of St Augustine.

Public Safety