It’s more important than ever for Florida to make it as easy as possible for insiders to report abuses to state and local agencies, without the fear of retribution according to Florida Politics writer and multiple award-winning investigative reporter, Noah Pransky.
In a report received from St Augustine Police Public Information Officer Cecilia Aiple, Historic City News learned of an arrest that occurred last night after a St Johns County deputy stopped a vehicle inside the city limits.
Communications & Events Coordinator Cindy Walker reported the results of last night’s special meeting of the St Augustine Beach City Commission to Historic City News today. Pride month, the audit report, applications for the City Attorney, long-term financial plan, additional revenue sources, the upcoming fiscal year 2020 budget, and financial policies were discussed.
The Florida Highway Patrol reported a single-vehicle crash to Historic City News at about 10:30 p.m. Saturday night. The driver, and only occupant, was killed in the collision according to the traffic homicide incident report.
Historic City News received the report Saturday morning at about 10:00 a.m. after the driver of a dark-colored sedan struck two bicyclists, leaving them to die on the side of Race Track Road as he sped off westbound on the crowded highway. Deputies spent the better part of the day investigating the traffic homicide before reopening Race Track Road.
They’re called the “best of the best,” and their works of art are featured in the juried Annual Honors Show at the St. Augustine Art Association through June 30. The exhibit of new pieces by previous award-winning artists opened during the First Friday Art Walk on June 7, with a ceremony to recognize the artists’ latest achievements.
Historic City News was notified by Florida Department of Transportation Public Information Officer, Allen Nelson, that traffic will be impacted at the following St Augustine and St Johns County locations where roadwork is being conducted.
Be alert to lane closures and temporary detours, as well as increased congestion in these areas. FDOT employees and contractors will be working on the roadways and need your full attention.
Historic City News readers are patriotically invited to attend the next open meeting of the Saint Augustine Tea Party, Tuesday evening June 25th at 6:30 p.m. in the Village Inn dining room located at 900 North Ponce de Leon Boulevard.
