Two organizations – two views of homelessness
Historic City News has received more than a few comments from readers who were incensed at the recent “Mayor’s Holiday Lighting Gala” hosted by St. Augustine Mayor Joe Boles on Saturday, November 20th.
Local VCB wins global marketing awards
Jay Humphreys, Communications Director for the St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & the Beaches Visitors and Convention Bureau reported to local Historic City News reporters that the marketing efforts of the VCB and the Ypartnership advertising agency are being recognized with major awards in a global competition.
Flagler College welcomes author Pat Conroy
Flagler College reported to Historic City News this afternoon that they will welcome bestselling author Pat Conroy as part of the college’s Writers in Residence Program.
Cladek indicted in $100 million ponzi scheme
United States Attorney Robert E. O’Neill and James Casey, Special Agent in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation, announced to Historic City News the unsealing of a fourteen-count indictment today charging Lydia I. Cladek with Wire and Mail Fraud and Conspiracy to Commit Wire and Mail Fraud.
Street Tree Advisory Committee expanding
Historic City News has learned that the City of St. Augustine’s Street Tree Advisory Committee is expanding its membership and scope.
Palm Coast Winn-Dixie pharmacy robbery
Detectives in Palm Coast are investigating an armed robbery that netted the robber several hundred prescription pills and occurred at the Winn-Dixie pharmacy on SR-100 yesterday morning.
Flagler deputy escapes serious injury in crash
Public Information Officer Debra Johnson told Historic City News reporters that a Flagler County Sheriff’s deputy escaped serious injury early this morning after his patrol car rolled over while he was enroute to a call.
Sheriff will pursue people that victimize children
In an emotion charged appearance before Historic City News and other reporters, Sheriff David B. Shoar announced the arrests of five out of six St. Johns County men wanted for child pornography law violations — and he vowed, “We will not stop”.