Flow testing fire hydrants
The St. Augustine Fire Department reported to Historic City News that, beginning tomorrow, March 14th, they will be flow testing fire hydrants in the area north of Castillo Drive and south of San Carlos Avenue between US-1 and San Marco Avenue.






Historic City News learned that, last night, an off-duty Flagler Beach patrolman was arrested for driving under the influence after Flagler County Sheriff’s deputies found him passed out in his personal vehicle in the Daytona North area around 5:20 p.m.
Alternative 12-A relevant to the “Reconnecting the Castillo and Bayfront” plan will be addressed in a one-hour workshop immediately prior to Monday night’s City Commission meeting.
Historic City News was informed that a large volume of police calls, reviewed over the last four months, has the Davis Shores neighborhood “up in arms” and police up before the commission Monday to report on those concerns.
Flagler College President William T. Abare, Jr., announced to Historic City News that the college has received a $500,000 challenge gift from Allen and Delores Lastinger toward the rehabilitation of Ponce de Leon Hall’s fourth floor Solarium.
Historic City News reporters were on hand for the first annual St. Patrick’s Day parade; presented as part of the St. Augustine Celtic Music and Arts Fest.
Historic City News will be watching as Assistant City Attorney Carlos Mendoza presents the much debated horse-drawn carriage ordinance to the city commission tomorrow night on first reading.
Historic City News was on the scene of a three-car collision that occurred on North Ponce de Leon Boulevard at about 7:00 p.m. today.







