DNA funds awarded to help solve cold cases

St. Johns County Sheriff David B. Shoar announced to local Historic City News reporters in St. Augustine, that his office was recently awarded a “Solving Cold Cases with DNA” grant from the U.S. Department of Justice.

Public Safety

Destination casino bill due out today

Lawmakers learned yesterday that the state’s budget gap might reach nearly $2 billion, according to updated revenue estimates; however, some legislators remain leery of betting on casinos to bankroll the budget — while others are eyeing the gambling halls for scarce new revenue.

Government

Deputies run for excercise — and a cause

Flagler Sheriff Donald W. Fleming commended several deputies who are putting their best foot forward, repeatedly; Historic City News learned they would run to keep fit and support fundraisers for local charities.

Community

Florida Remembers: St. Augustine

Paul K. Williamson, Public Affairs Director for the City of St. Augustine, reported to Historic City News that our readers will want to watch the latest edition of Florida Crossroads, this week on PBS, and other public, educational and government stations across the state.

Community

Van Dyke named Student of the Month

The Kiwanis Club of Historic St. Augustine announced that last week they recognized a local St. Augustine High School student as their “Student of the Month”, according to an announcement received by Historic City News.

Community

School bus collision sends two to hospital

At about 8:15 a.m. this morning, sheriff’s spokesman, Sgt. C. E. Mulligan, reported to Historic City News that deputies were on the scene of a vehicular crash involving a passenger car and a school bus on SR-16 near Inman Road in St. Augustine.

Public Safety

Saturday Unity Rally participant list growing

Party Chairman Harlan Mason invited Republican readers of Historic City News in St. Augustine and St. Johns County to attend a political rally, educational and social event later this Saturday at the St. Augustine Shrine Club.

Community