News anchor may face Thrasher for Senate seat

Deborah Gianoulis-Heald is best known for her 25-year career as Jacksonville’s news anchor on WJXT-TV 4, but according to an announcement aired yesterday evening, Historic City News has learned that she may be coming out of retirement to become the next State Senator for District 8.

Government

Hoo-ray for Georgia!

You don’t have to drive in St. Augustine traffic too long before you encounter someone stopped at a green light, driving 20 mph in mid-day traffic along Ponce de Leon Boulevard, or, my personal favorite, riding side-by-side at the same speed as the adjacent driver — effectively blocking both traffic lanes.

Editorials

Los Compañeros presents heritage food event

On June 19th, local Historic City News reporters will be on hand for the first annual heritage food event of the living history group, Los Compañeros de la Cocina (The Companions of the Kitchen).

Tournament benefits education and local charity

Kizzy Van Tine reported to Historic City News that Renee Morris, Executive Director of the St. Francis House, was presented a check by Christine Rich during the June 3rd meeting of the St. Augustine Regional Chapter of the Women’s Council of REALTORS®.

Community

Sheriff continues search for clues in homicide

Historic City News readers are being asked for help in collecting any available information concerning the Jacksonville man who was reported missing by his family late Tuesday night, April 27th, then located the following day in St. Johns County.

Public Safety

Analysis of local FEC Amtrak station locations

St. Augustine Public Information Coordinator Cathy DuPont informed local Historic City News reporters today that the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council will hold a public workshop to discuss potential train station locations.

Community