Audrey Gibson wins in Primary Election
Historic City News has learned that former State Representative Audrey Gibson has won the Special Democratic Primary Election for Florida’s district 1.
Golden raintrees removed from west plaza
Historic City News reporters checked on the state-owned plaza, on the west side of Government House, as it was buzzing with city workers this morning; armed with chain saws, heavy equipment and an assignment to rid the park of the invasive “Golden Raintree”.
New elections official misses first election
Sunday morning, Historic City News learned that newly appointed Supervisor of Elections, Vicky Oakes, was taken ill and required hospitalization.
No injuries in early morning house fire
Lt. Jeremy Robshaw reported to Historic City News that firefighters were called to residential structure fire in a St. Augustine Shores neighborhood during the wee hours this morning.
Fugitive Task Force arrests accused rapist
Mark Samson reported to Historic City News this morning that members of the Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force of the US Marshal Service have taken 52 year-old Hiram Curtis Kearse into custody on a sexual assault charge that is a life felony.
Airport Authority concludes 2012 budget process
Executive Director Edward R. Wuellner announced to local Historic City News reporters that during last evening’s meeting, the St. Augustine – St. Johns County Airport Authority voted not to assess ad valorem taxes.
Family of murder victim asks for information
This morning, Historic City News received word that the Brother-In-Law of murder victim Nicole Bush, would join members of the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff David Shoar to ask for the public’s help with information known about this crime.
Letter: Constitution Day at the Plaza
Constitution Day at the Plaza Dave Heimbold St. Augustine, FL Dear Editor: