Volunteer Recognition Reception honors three

Cheryl Freeman, volunteer coordinator for the St. Johns County School District, reported to local Historic City News reporters that three individuals were honored as St Johns County’s “Outstanding Volunteers of the Year” at the sixth annual Volunteer Recognition Reception held recently at First Coast Technical College.

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.

Public Safety

Search intensifies for missing Vermont Heights woman

Historic City News learned during a 5:30 press conference, called by St Johns County Sheriff David Shoar, that, although the investigation into the disappearance of Barbara Parchem has made “significant progress”, due to the length of time since her disappearance, foul play is suspected.

Public Safety

Bank of St Augustine sold

St Augustine’s last locally owned bank has been acquired by Harbor Community Bank and is expected to merge into its parent company, HCBF Holdings Company Inc., according to the bank’s president, Jeff Bell.

Business

Tighter enforcement of downtown parking

Historic City News readers can tell you that if there were one overarching problem with living, working, or driving in downtown St Augustine, it would be trying to find a parking space when you need one.

Community

Bartram Trail library activities

Angelina Gervasi, Office Coordinator for the St Johns County Public Library System, invited Historic City News readers to participate in May activities being offered at their nearest branch library.

Community