Another mobile meth lab shut down by police

Historic City News reporters were alerted by St. Augustine Police Public Information Officer Mark Samson yesterday that the commotion on South Ponce de Leon Boulevard at the height of rush hour traffic was not a training exercise.

Public Safety

Vicky Oakes appointed Supervisor of Elections

Governor Rick Scott announced to Historic City News today that he has appointed Victoria C. “Vicky” Oakes as the Supervisor of Elections for St. Johns County filling the vacancy created last month by the resignation of long-time Supervisor Penny Halyburton.

Government

“Pink slips” for commissioners and administrator

Historic City News was on hand when the Board of County Commissioners met Tuesday evening at a Public Hearing, expecting to adopt the county’s millage rate increases and budget for the next Fiscal Year — what they found waiting at the front door were “pink slips” for them and the County Administrator .

Government

Roundtable hears from firefighters union president

St. Johns County Civic Association Roundtable president Anthony Bosco reported to Historic City News that Edward F. Houston II, president of the St. Johns County Professional Firefighters and Paramedics union, will be the guest speaker at this month’s regular business meeting.

Community

Shipwreck theatre coming to Vilano Town Center

Historic City News business reporters learned this week that Shipwreck Theatre Company LLC, has obtained a license to operate a live theatre in the former location of Vilano Beach Video at 200 Vilano Rd; just east of the Vilano Beach Pier.

Business