Police make two arrests in lion vandalism

Public Information Officer Mark Samson reported to Historic City News that the St. Augustine Police Department has made two arrests and closed their investigation into this week’s vandalism of the marble lion statutes at the west end of the Bridge of Lions.

Public Safety

County response to budget comments: Part 3

Historic City News has received a booklet of comments from residents who have asked questions regarding the proposed St. Johns County budget that have been answered by county administration and last revised on August 8, 2011.

Government

Mica wins funding for seawall project

Congressman John L. Mica announced to Historic City News today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has given final approval to $4.7 million for the St. Augustine Seawall project.

Government

Smoke and blaze from fire seen for miles

At 5:54 p.m. this evening, St. Johns County Sheriff’s spokesman Chuck Mulligan informed Historic City News reporters that the “self-evacuation” has been lifted in the area of the gas station fire on SR-16 and Masters Drive, however, the fire has still not been extinguished.

Community

Local restaurateur introduces burger concept

Frisco, Texas based MOOYAH Burgers, Fries, and Shakes announced to Historic City News that St. Augustine entrepreneur David J. Tennyson and his partner, Justin Church, have been awarded the rights to develop MOOYAH restaurants throughout northern and central Florida as well as the state’s west coast.

Business

County employees and take-home cars

Communication Manager Karen Pan in the Office of the County Administrator gave a detailed response for a Historic City News reader, who happens to be a County Commissioner, as to the policy criteria for any County vehicle that is taken home by an employee.

Government

Flagler presents Unionists in Civil War Florida

Historic City News has learned that Liberal Studies Assistant Professor Tracy W. Upchurch will kick-off the 2011-2012 season of the Flagler College Community Lecture Series on Tuesday, September 6th, with a presentation on “Friends of the Old Flag: Unionists in Civil War Florida”.

Community