Board says no to San Pablo Island

By Michael Isam When chairman Walter O’Kon called for a voice vote on a proposal to attach the name “San Pablo Island” to the island land mass between the St Augustine Inlet and Mayport, members of the St Johns County Cultural Resources Review Board just said “no”.

Community

State holds Viva 500 meeting in St Augustine

High ranking dignitaries, some with security details, came to St Augustine yesterday to discuss plans for Viva 500; the State of Florida’s promotional program to commemorate five-hundred years since Ponce de Leon claimed La Florida in the name of the Spanish crown.

Community

Howell and Maguire address Republican Women

Liliana Kurpanik, President of the Republican Women’s Club of St Johns County, announced to Historic City News reporters in St Augustine that two candidates for seats in local government will speak at their October 17 meeting.

Community

Robbers demand money and Hennessy

The female store clerk at Sharps Liquor on Moody Boulevard in Palm Coast reported to police that, around 5:19 p.m. last night, two black men, both in their early 30s, drew a pistol on her and demanded money from the cash register — along with a $100 bottle of Hennessy.

Public Safety

City installs new trees today

Thanks to a generous gift from St Augustine resident Gina Burrell, today the City of St Augustine Streets and Grounds Division is able to plant three palms and two Crape Myrtles in the vicinity of San Marco Avenue and Ballard Street.

Community

Two die in crash – may be alcohol related

A 2010 Dodge Avenger traveling southbound on I-95 at a high rate of speed; was observed overtaking slower moving vehicles at about 8:00 p.m. last night; before the driver made an abrupt lane change and lost control of the vehicle.

Public Safety