HISTORIC CITY NEWS

Editorial: The squeaky wheel gets greased

Michael Gold, EditorHISTORIC CITY NEWS Next week there will no doubt be heard a lot of squeaky wheels around City Hall; when, at the behest of freshman commissioner, Roxanne Horvath, the City of St Augustine launches a new “visioning project” to create an updated “blueprint for St Augustine’s future”.

Editorials

October 6-12 Fire Prevention Week

St Augustine Fire Marshal, Bob Growick, announced to Historic City News that this year’s Fire Prevention Week theme is “Prevent Kitchen Fires”. The 91-year-old Fire Prevention Week tradition is a way to alert the community to dangers that may exist in homes and business, and as a way to educate the public about preventing fires…

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Community

FDOT road repairs and maintenance report

Laurie Sanderson reported the following St Augustine and St Johns County locations to Historic City News where the Florida Department of Transportation will be conducting roadwork that is expected to have an impact on driving, beginning this morning and continuing through the coming week.

Community

Surf-rock group gives winning performance at Battle of the Bands

The Sus-Tones, a four-man surf rock band, brought down the house at the second annual “Battle of the Bands” held September 7th, to benefit the Chorus Program of the St Johns County Center for the Arts.

Community

Flagler students present research from studies abroad

Historic City News was informed that yesterday; Flagler College students who took part in a “Study Abroad” trip to the Bahamas this summer presented their research at a special event highlighting the Environmental Science program.

Community

City and Colour Concert

City and Colourwith The Paper KitesFriday, October 4th, 2013 For a complete list of events go to the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall website.

Community

Weather conditions demand extra caution at beach

The weather forecast for St Johns County Beaches this weekend includes high winds, seas, and tides that could potentially create a dangerous swimming or driving environment; according to a report received by Historic City News from St Johns County Fire-Rescue and Beach Services.

Community

County resident held without bond on child porn charges

An ongoing investigation into child pornography produced sufficient evidence to obtain a search warrant; after detectives determined someone in the home at 3335 Pacetti Road in St Augustine was involved in obtaining child pornography from the Internet.

Public Safety