HISTORIC CITY NEWS

Vehicles burglarized at Youngs Masonry

St. Johns County Sheriff David B. Shoar is asking Historic City News readers if they recognize either of the two men shown on surveillance video that was taken last weekend while several vehicles were being burglarized at Young’s Masonry.

Public Safety

More changes requested for carriage ordinance

Assistant City Attorney Carlos Mendoza returned to the City Commission this week with the latest staff draft of a proposed horse-drawn carriage ordinance; an issue being closely followed by local Historic City News reporters.

Government

2011 Event Florida Living History calendar

Florida Living History, Inc., President, Davis Walker, announced the 2011 calendar of heritage events to Historic City News local reporters this week.

Community

Thwart identity thieves at free shred event

Tracy Spencer informed local business reporters at Historic City News that AAA Insurance is planning to host a free community shred event on Tuesday, February 15th.

Community

25 year anniversary of Challenger accident

Twenty-five years ago, seven astronauts died aboard space shuttle Challenger when it exploded shortly after liftoff.

Community

Burn ban lifted for St. Johns County

Jeremy Robshaw, Public Information Officer with St. Johns County Fire Rescue, informed Historic City News local reporters that after consideration of current fire conditions county officials have decided to lift the burn ban for St. Johns County.

Government

One dead in head-on collision – other serious

St. Johns County Traffic Homicide Investigator Joseph McGinnis reported to Historic City News that the Sheriff’s Traffic Unit responded to the scene of a fatal traffic collision at 6:14 p.m. this evening.

Public Safety

Robin Kass Burchfield speaks to STAR Council

The St. Augustine Regional Council reported to Historic City News that they held their first meeting of the year on Wednesday January 19th, at Amici’s Italian Restaurant located on SR-312 and A1A in St. Augustine.

Business