Posted inGovernment
Spanish Quarter has never made money
Historic City News reporters listened to a lengthy debate last night concerning the possible closing of the Spanish Quarter Museum; which consumed the last two hours of the five-hour meeting.
Posted inGovernment
Bryan threatens to call Justice Department
Historic City News was on hand this morning when St. Johns County Commission Chairman threatened to report un-named individuals who he labels “wackos” to the Justice Department if he gets no cooperation from the sheriff or state attorney.
Posted inPublic Safety
Man arrested after family fight over drugs
When Deputy Sheriff Charles K. Simpkiss responded to a verbal altercation call from 3304 Shore Drive in St Augustine South last night at about 7:00 p.m., he likely was not expecting to be until 3:43 a.m. this morning compiling his report.
Posted inPublic Safety
Brothers charged in bank robbery
Historic City News reporters were informed today that brothers Michael and Shawn Cona, whose residence is at 48 Fischer Lane in Palm Coast, are in custody in the Flagler County Jail charged with the June 22nd robbery of the Hancock Bank on Palm Coast Parkway.
Posted inCommunity
Stray Rounds with Jeff Edel
Historic City News has learned from U. S. Park Ranger Jeffrey Edel that, in the colonial era, a peculiar type of cannonball was used in our area with a purpose greater than to blow holes in attacking ships.
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Florida plans 500th anniversary activities
As representatives from the federal 450th Commemoration Commission prepare for their inagural meeting in St Augustine, representatives from Florida state agencies have already gathered to finalize plans for the 500th anniversary of Florida’s founding by Ponce de Leon in 1513.
Posted inCommunity
Florida founded its first public school here
Many Historic City News readers, including local St. Augustinians, might not know that Florida’s first public school was founded here in 1786; seventy-five years before the American Civil War.
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Henry: Give me liberty or give me death
When the St. Augustine Tea Party holds their regular meeting on Tuesday, July 12, 2011, Historic City News reporters will be on hand to welcome the special guest of honor and American patriot; Patrick Henry.
