Final hearing on carriage ordinance Monday

It has been over a year since Historic City News first reported that Assistant City Attorney Carlos Mendoza had begun fashioning the controversial horse-drawn carriage ordinance; however, unless further substantial revisions are made, it will be voted on Monday night.

Government

11 year-old boy and dog struck by car

Media Relations Officer Kevin Kelshaw reported a motor vehicle collision to Historic City News that occurred in a Julington Creek Plantation neighborhood last night involving an 11 year-old boy and his dog.

Public Safety

Seat belt crackdown underway

St. Johns County sheriff’s deputies were observed by Historic City News this morning as part of a zero tolerance, round-the-clock sweep looking for motorists who fail to wear a safety belt.

Public Safety

City fire hydrant tests and inspections

City Public Affairs spokesperson Cathy DuPont asked Historic City News to communicate with our readers as the St. Augustine Fire Department continues to conduct fire hydrant tests and inspections.

Community

Letter: Commissioners Choose Starvation

Dear Editor: Continuing to borrow from the play book of founder, Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles, the City Commissioners have mercifully decided against the immediate execution of the one hundred thirty-four year-old St. Augustine Transfer Company.

Editorials

137th birthday commemoration for Houdini

In commemoration of today’s 137th birthday of legendary magician and escape artist Harry Houdini, Historic City News notes that our search partner, Google, Inc., has chosen to remember this legend with a special “Google Doodle” on most home pages today.

Community