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”.








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.
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.
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.


Constitution Day at the Plaza
Classified as “Games or Devices” for business tax purposes by the St. Johns County Tax Collector’s Office, controversial “Internet Cafes” have quickly appeared in thirteen different locations around the county during the past year.







