Posted inPublic Safety
Still no justice for Athalia after 37 years
Twenty years before the nation learned of the brutal murder of Nicole Brown-Simpson; another murder was taking place here in St. Augustine — with many eerie similarities.
Posted inCommunity
A day in the life of Florida libraries
The St. Johns County Public Library System informed local reporters at Historic City News that they will be participating in “Snapshot: A Day in the Life of Florida Libraries” on Tuesday, January 25th.
Posted inBusiness
Historic City News mobile app is alive
I’ve been working with our tech guys since the beginning of the year, and, after a successful soft-preview on the 15th, I am pleased to rollout the Historic City News mobile app for our readers who want to keep in touch on-the-road.
Posted inPublic Safety
Police: Help stop rash of graffiti vandalism
Community Affairs Officer Barbara Stevens reported to Historic City News that, over a period of three weeks, police have responded to investigate the occurrence of graffiti vandalism at 34 different locations in the Downtown and Lincolnville area.
Posted inGovernment
Carriage ordinance back before commission
A proposed horse carriage ordinance will be presented during the regular meeting of the City of St. Augustine commission; when they convene on Monday, January 24, 2011, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the Alcazar Room, on the first floor of City Hall, located at 75 King Street.
Posted inEditorials
Letter: Need downtown public restrooms
Dear Editor:
Do you think anyone has given any thought about the lack of public restrooms in the downtown area?
Posted inPublic Safety
Sheriff: Another alcohol compliance sweep
St. Johns County Sheriff David B. Shoar told Historic City News local crime reporters that this week, the Youth Services Unit of his agency conducted another alcohol compliance detail as a continuing part of the “Party’s Over” campaign.
Posted inGovernment
Volunteers needed for GOP office
Becky Reichenberg, State Committeewoman for the St. Johns County Republican Executive Committee, is looking for volunteers to help man their new, year-round party headquarters in St. Augustine.
