With national monuments closed – state parks gain visitors

Despite a federal government shutdown which has closed St Johns County’s two national monuments, Historic City News reminds our readers that Florida’s 171 award-winning state parks are still open for business to ensure Floridians and visitors can enjoy the state’s natural, cultural and historic resources.

Community

Four years of self-sustained operation of local airport

Carl Youman, Chairman of the St. Augustine – St. Johns County Airport Authority, informed local Historic City News reporters that at last evening’s final public hearing, the Airport Authority once again voted not to assess ad valorem taxes, making this its fourth year of self-sustenance.

Government

Historic City News in Photos contest finalists

Computer Doctors of St Augustine, sponsor of Historic City News in Photos contest, has received today the digital photographs of forty-three finalists competing for position and prizes — an announcement as to first, second, and third place winners is expected this week.

Community

Ancient City Stories debuts Sunday on CW-17

FCTV station manager, Josh Wallace, reported to Historic City News that he will serve as executive producer of a weekly, half-hour television program about St Augustine that will air on the CW network-affiliated station in Jacksonville beginning Sunday, October 6 at 7:00 p.m.

Community

Indictment in attempted murder of federal judge

The office of A Lee Bentley III, acting United States Attorney for the Middle District of Florida, reported to Historic City News that this afternoon federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies will announce the unsealing of a federal indictment related to the attempted murder of a federal judge.

Public Safety

Marriage Licenses Applications – 9/29/2013

The information contained in this report is taken from sources deemed reliable; the accuracy and completeness of which Historic City News does not control and cannot guarantee. The original public records are on file with the St. Johns County Clerk of Court and should be consulted before taking any action.

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