Truck lands in retention pond after crash

Historic City News has learned that a 48 year-old St. Johns County man has been transported to Shands Hospital Jacksonville by air-ambulance following a single-vehicle collision being investigated by deputies with the St Johns County Sheriff’s Traffic Unit.

Public Safety

Marine Rescue section honored

The St. Johns County Fire Rescue (SJCFR) Marine Rescue section received a special recognition by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) during the Tuesday Board of County Commissioners Meeting.

Community

Ponce de Leon Award announced

The Spain-Florida Foundation announced to Historic City News the launch of the annual Juan Ponce de León Award to recognize the exceptional contributions that a person, entity, organization, or company has made to promoting understanding of the Hispanic community in the United States.

Community

The sister cities of St Augustine

Aviles, in the northern province of Asturias, Spain, is one of four sister cities of St. Augustine; as well as the birthplace of the city’s founder — don Pedro Menendez de Aviles.

Community

In memory of Frances E. Neelands

St. Johns County lost a tireless community leader last week; a diligent and dedicated worker who was recognized as both a volunteer and donor to organizations, helping scores of local residents from all walks of life.

Editorials

Quick look at the Florida legislature

Historic City News was updated by the Florida Association of Counties on the status of current bills in the Florida House and Senate; as week seven of this legislative session draws to a close.

Government

Masci reopens eastbound lane from US-1

Leo Masci, Vice President of Port Orange based Masci General Contractor Inc., announced to Historic City News yesterday that he has completed all of the “heavy lifting” at his Malaga Street jobsite; reopening eastbound traffic on King Street.

Community