Posted inPublic Safety
Weekend home invasion victim tricked into meeting robber for sex
Historic City News has received details of the home invasion robbery that occurred between 2:55 a.m. and about 3:01 a.m. Saturday morning…
Posted inGovernment
Budget development for 2019-2020 starts Thursday
Historic City News was informed that the St Augustine City Commission will hold a special meeting on Thursday, May 2 starting at 8:30 a.m. marking the start of the process to develop the city’s budget for fiscal year 2019-2020.
Posted inPublic Safety
Two arrested in early morning home invasion robbery
A homeless man and a St Johns County woman have been arrested in the early morning hours Sunday and are each being charged with home invasion robbery, a first-degree felony, and aggravated battery, a second-degree felony. The male defendant is also charged with tampering with or harassing a witness, victim, or informant.
Posted inPublic Safety
Pollution Notice: Domenico Circle
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection reported to Historic City News this week that they have received the following Public Notice of Pollution for a reportable release. All information was submitted by the reporting party.
Posted inEditorials
Editorial: Rational thoughts for irrational arguments against our families
Slaves were emancipated in the United States 154-years-ago; more than five generations. The Ladies Memorial Association of St Augustine erected their first memorial to The Forty-Six lost St Augustine soldiers in 1872. Seven years later, the current memorial was relocated to the Plaza; 140-years-ago in 1879 — fully five generations ago.
Posted inBusiness
Letter: Small Business Week May 5-11
Isabelle Renault, President and CEO
St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce
Dear Historic City News editor:
The St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce is celebrating National Small Business Week from May 5 until May 11 and will be recognizing the many significant contributions that small business owners and their employees make in our community. Please join us by making a commitment to “shop small”.
Posted inGovernment
Sheriff ready to eat crow for Commission chairman
After a lot of puffery from an embattled sheriff who does not like to be supervised or accountable to anyone, David Shoar fired off a damning letter to St Johns County Attorney, Patrick F McCormack, originally reported by Historic City News on April 4, 2019.
Posted inCommunity
FDOT road repairs and maintenance report
Historic City News was notified by Florida Department of Transportation Public Information Officer, Allen Nelson, that traffic will be impacted at the following St Augustine and St Johns County locations where roadwork is being conducted.
