Two and a half years after 18-year-old Shae Lynn Burchfield lost her life in a traffic crash in St Augustine, Historic City News has learned that her intoxicated assailant, 53-year-old Frederick James Andrews, has accepted a plea agreement that will send him to prison for five years.
Hastings Equestrian LLC is offering a 6-week riding lesson group for riders of all ages and abilities starting on Tuesday, February 19, and Historic City News readers are invited to participate during “Mom’s Morning Out”.
Guest column: Women in Combat Roles
By Michael Isam
St Augustine, FL
The Department of Defense and the Pentagon has announced that women will be allowed to serve in combat roles — not today, or tomorrow, but sometime between now and 2016.
Louise A Kennedy invited Historic City News readers in St Augustine to attend when Grace United Methodist Church sponsors the Eleventh Annual Houses of Worship Tour this Sunday, February 10, from 1:30 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Letter: Lincolnville – West Augustine events
Linda Murray
St Augustine, FL
The 4th year of the Streetlight Program is underway at the Solomon Calhoun Community Center. Middle and high school students are welcome to an evening of clean safe fun and entertainment with their peers.
Letter: An Unnoticed Historic Moment
Terry Buckenmeyer
St Augustine, FL
Dear Editor:
On February 3rd, the St Augustine Beach City Commission had a second reading and public comment on Resolution 2013-01, which would provide protection against discrimination in housing on the basis of sexual orientation.
The historic St Francis Barracks parade grounds will be the backdrop when Colonel James Eifert receives his promotion to the rank of brigadier general on Friday afternoon in a military ceremony held at 82 Marine Street in St Augustine February 8, beginning at 4:00 p.m.
