9-11 ceremony at Heroes Memorial Park

Historic City News was notified by Nancy Kocher that the City of Palm Coast will participate in the 10th Anniversary September 11th Memorial on September 11, 2011 at 8:30 a.m. at Heroes Memorial Park located at 2860 Palm Coast Parkway.

Community

5th Annual Papa Jim Dinghy Regatta

St. Augustine Port and Waterway Commissioner USCG Captain Jay Bliss has invited Historic City News readers to enjoy their Labor Day, Monday September 5th, enjoying the 5th Annual “Papa Jim” Dinghy Regatta in memory of lifelong St. Augustine sailor, Jim Hartley.

Community

Tuesday is County Budget public hearing

Historic City News reporters will be watching as St. Johns County faces the public — and the music — over the staff budget proposal requiring taxpayers to pony-up an additional .75 mills, which translates into $75 for every $100,000 of assessed property value; beginning on Tuesday when they return from their Labor Day vacations.

Government

Week in Tallahassee 9/2/2011

UPS AND POTENTIAL DOWNS … It may not last but state economists this week released a draft financial outlook that projects that Florida could have a $274 million budget surplus in the coming year.

Government

Not too bad — for 446 years old

Last night, Historic City News reporters were on hand as St. Augustine’s Royal Family, Young King Carlos portrayed by Timothy Colee; standing in for James Louis Solana III, Queen Marianna portrayed by Suzanne Hazen and Princess Margarita Maria portrayed by Jaime Blevins, participated in the ceremonial cutting of the community birthday cake.

Community

Local man accused of sexually assaulting minor

Yesterday evening, St. Johns County deputies reported to Historic City News that following their interview of a 36 year-old St. Augustine man, he was placed under arrest and charged with sexual assault upon a child over the age of 12; a second degree felony.

Public Safety