Police require placard to cross bridges

Historic City News readers are cautioned that, during a hurricane or tropical storm, if it becomes necessary to evacuate the beaches, only residents with proper identification will be allowed to cross the Mickler-O’Connell Bridge (SR-312) or the Bridge of Lions.

Public Safety

Civic Association presents donation check

Robert Samuels announced to Historic City News local reporters that food tasters “came out in droves” to get mini bites of some of the beaches best restaurants for the “Taste of the Beach” that was held Sunday, May 15th at the St. Augustine Pier.

Community

Take Pride in the West Side

Linda Murray reported this morning that the West Augustine Improvement Association, West Augustine Weed & Seed Incentive and West Augustine CRA Steering Committee have extended an invitation for Historic City News readers to “Take Pride in the West Side”.

Community

Underwood defends contract renewal

Historic City News received word that Ponte Vedra Beach businessman, Ken Underwood, will go before a state appeals court today in an attempt to settle the long-simmering contract dispute between his company, National Safety Commission, and the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

Business

Happy 70th birthday Jeep

For seventy years, St. Johns County residents have had a love affair with the nimble and agile Jeep — including Historic City News Editor, Michael Gold.

Editorials

Hurricane Safety preparedness

Historic City News readers can take some preparedness tips from St. Augustine Police Public Information Officer Mark Samson; timely information because hurricane season started this month and runs through November.

Community

City proposes a solution for Galimore

Historic City News watched as Commissioners Monday night called on the County Commission to support a funding plan for the Galimore Center and pool that involves the use of a Community Redevelopment Agency.

Government