The de Mesa House in the Colonial Spanish Quarter will feature a special holiday treat as Historic City News readers are invited to enjoy a Colonial Christmas in St. Augustine — now through Saturday, January 9th.
The more than 1,000 investors who say they were bilked out of $113 million through the business operated by 69 year-old Lydia Cladek of St. Augustine Beach may have had the “last laugh” following an announcement yesterday that her court-appointed custodian has had “second thoughts”.
U.S. Attorney Robert E. O’Neill announced to Historic City News that a federal jury yesterday found 48 year-old Jacksonville resident David Wesley Vickers guilty of nineteen counts arising out of a mortgage fraud scheme, including conspiracy to commit mail, wire, and bank fraud.
Historic City News has been informed by Michelle Reyna that St. Augustine has been honored with an invitation to participate in the Inaugural Gubernatorial Parade for Governor-Elect Rick Scott on January 4, 2011.
Public Information Officer Debra Johnson told local St. Johns County reporters with Historic City News that deputies in Flagler County are investigating the late night break-in of a Palm Coast jewelry and pawn shop.
Sterling Ivey reported to Historic City News from the Executive Office of the Governor today that local attorney Alexander R. Christine has been appointed to the St. Johns County Court.
The St. Augustine Regional Chapter of Women’s Council of REALTORS reported to Historic City News that they hosted their annual installation luncheon honoring the chapter’s 2011 slate of officers.
Community Affairs Officer Barbara Stevens reported to Historic City News that the St. Augustine Police Department is participating with “The Voice of Lincolnville”, Carrie Johnson, and their friends during the upcoming, annual Community Christmas Caroling event.
