HISTORIC CITY NEWS

Soldiers poem at Christmas

This poem was delivered to me by Wade Taylor, owner of Taylor Refrigeration and master of Ashlar Lodge 98, who tells me it was written by a United States Marine with a simple request that it be sent to as many people as possible; so I thought I would share it with nearly 8,000 Historic…

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Arrests in area drug trafficking investigation

Heather Smith, spokesperson with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement in Tallahassee, reported to Historic City News that this afternoon at 3:00 p.m., the agency will announce the results of a major prescription drug trafficking investigation in our area.

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Hastings man held under $50,000 bond

Community Affairs Coordinator, Sergeant Charles E. Mulligan, informed local Historic City News crime reporters that a convicted felon who resides in Hastings was placed under arrest on Monday when he was found to be in possession of a weapon.

Public Safety

New Years around the Historic City

From spectacular seaside fireworks in St. Augustine Beach to a children’s balloon drop in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida’s Historic Coast is ready to usher in 2011 with an exciting array of fascinating, fun and flavorful festivities.

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Historic City Memories: Stores from the past

Memories of stores from the past The A & P, McCrory’s, Woolworth’s and Western Auto By Geoff Dobson

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Troemel donates painting to Maritime Society

The First Light Maritime Society announced to local Historic City News reporters that this holiday season, their new member and America artist Jean Troemel, has made a special gift to the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum, Inc.

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Kingfisher sent to rescue sinking sailboat

Historic City News has confirmed with a Coast Guard spokesperson in Jacksonville that a crew aboard the Mayport based USCG Cutter Kingfisher is trying to save a sinking sailboat — almost nine miles southeast of St. Augustine.

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Marriage Licenses Applications – 12/19/2010

The information contained in this report is taken from sources deemed reliable; the accuracy and completeness of which Historic City News does not control and cannot guarantee. The original public records are on file with the St. Johns County Clerk of Court and should be consulted before taking any action.

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