Posted inBusiness
Local businesses? There’s an app for that
Beau Phillips reported to Historic City News that the St Johns County Chamber of Commerce has a new tool to help promote member businesses and to encourage everyone to shop local.
Posted inCommunity
Flagler professor addresses Archaeology Society
At the annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology in Memphis last week, Dr. William Locascio, an assistant professor at Flagler College in St Augustine, made a presentation before the esteemed group on “The Emergence of Social Hierarchies in Pre-Columbian Central America”.
Posted inCommunity
Funeral services held for Fred Bozard
Funeral services were held at Trinity Episcopal Parish in St Augustine yesterday afternoon for 64 year-old Fred Henry Bozard III, who died at his home on Saturday, April 21, following a long illness.
Posted inCommunity
Thick smoke became backdrop for Bounty arrival
Historic City News readers gathering along the bayfront to welcome the H.M.S. Bounty to the St Augustine Municipal Marina today, arrived to witness unsettling plumes of smoke looming over Davis Shores; but, not to worry — it was a controlled burn at Anastasia State Park.
Posted inPublic Safety
Investigate donation requests from telephone solicitors
Lt Jeremy Robshaw reported to Historic City News that his office has recently been notified that telephone solicitors have been calling residents and businesses requesting donations to benefit St Johns County Fire Rescue.
Posted inCommunity
TDC funding panel applicants sought
The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is accepting applications for residents interested in serving on the Tourist Development Council’s Arts, Culture and Heritage Funding Panel.
Posted inGovernment
POLL: What should be done with bayfront carpet golf
St Augustine commissioners want to know if Historic City News readers feel there is greater value in the miniature golf course adjacent to the Municipal Marina on the bayfront or making the area part of an open green space, which could be rented for income-producing events?
Posted inPublic Safety
Vehicle crashes into bedroom of occupied home
When the emergency call came in shortly before 10:00 p.m. last night, responding fire rescue units were prepared for casualties from a car crash into an occupied home, but were pleased to report only minor injuries sustained to the driver and occupants.
