Donations needed for final phase of Espiritu

A project begun by local supporters and volunteer craftsmen, which was first reported by Historic City News in September 2011, is nearing its final phase of completion — an authentic replication of a 17th century Spanish caravel; made from a 30-year-old retired shrimp trawler named “Apple Jack”.

Community

Body of Barbara Parchem identified at autopsy

This morning, 23rd District Medical Examiner, Dr. Predag Bulic, published his preliminary autopsy report after examining the body discovered in the area of West Deep Creek in Flagler County, reported by Historic City News yesterday.

Public Safety

Crescent Beach bridge closes again this weekend

The SR-206 Crescent Beach Bridge will be totally closed to traffic this weekend from 7:30 p.m. Friday to 5:30 a.m. Monday morning as part of the bridge rehabilitation project, a Florida Department of Transportation spokesman told local Historic City News reporters.

Public Safety

Flagler professor heading to Israel to study terrorism

The Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, a non-partisan policy institute headquartered in Washington, D.C., announced to Historic City News in St Augustine that Will Miller, a professor of public administration at Flagler College, has been named an academic fellow for 2013-14.

Community

Middle school student attacks school resource deputy

A 14-year-old Pacetti Bay Middle School student was called out of class today for a meeting between his parents and school officials; but, Historic City News learned that soon after the meeting concluded, the student was arrested and taken to jail after he attacked the School Resource deputy.

Public Safety

McClure advances actionable plan for schools

St Johns Commissioner Bill McClure addressed the members of the St Johns County School Board and fellow county commissioners with a plan to ensure that school funding is a top priority during a joint special meeting on Wednesday, April 24.

Government

Human remains found in Flagler Estates woods

Historic City News reporters have learned that human remains have been located in a concealed and remote area in the Flagler Estates area this morning, according to information released this evening in a press conference held by St Johns County Undersheriff Joel Bolante.

Public Safety

National Geographic star visits St Augustine

Adam Shockey, Owner of Tour Saint Augustine and City Walks, reported to Historic City News that the host of “Python Hunters” on NatGeo WILD, Shawn Heflick, will be visiting St Augustine on May 1 as part of a Chamber of Commerce event.

Community