January GOP meeting canceled
Secretary Pat Greenfield reported to Historic City News that, due to unforeseen events, there will be no January meeting of the Republican Club of Greater St. Augustine — originally scheduled for Monday, January 10th.
Accident victim identified in New Years collision
Community Affairs Coordinator, Sergeant Charles E. Mulligan, released the identity of the driver killed in last night’s collision to Historic City News local St. Johns County reporters.
New Years Day traffic fatality on CR-13
Traffic Homicide Investigator, Deputy J.D. McGinnis, informed local Historic City News reporters that New Years Day did not escape a motor vehicle fatality in St. Johns County.
Former deputy Everett Fifield passes
Everett H. Fifield, former deputy sheriff under L.O. Davis and Dudley Garrett in the ’60s and ’70s, passed away quietly in his sleep on December 24, 2010, at the age of 81.
New Years wishes from the Governor
“New Year’s Day is a time to celebrate with family and friends, and to look towards the coming year with great anticipation,” Florida Governor Charlie Crist told Historic City News in a special holiday announcement this morning. “It is also a time to reflect on the past year and be thankful for our many blessings.”
Betty Griffin House: A Night in the Caribbean
Community Awareness Coordinator Kim Brumfield invited Historic City News readers to attend the upcoming 21st annual Betty Griffin House fundraising event – “A Night in the Caribbean”.
City offices closed today
All offices of the City of St. Augustine will be closed today Friday, December 31, New Year’s Eve.
Guest Column: Florida Marks 150th Anniversary
150 years ago, in early January 1861, a special convention of delegates from around the state met in Tallahassee to consider whether Florida should leave the Union.