HISTORIC CITY NEWS

Re-establishing the Amtrak-FEC Corridor Coalition

Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council Representative Kim DeLaney informed St. Johns County local news reporters at Historic City News that a kickoff meeting will be held to re-establish the Amtrak-FEC Corridor Coalition.

Community

County offices closed April 2nd – April 6th

St. Johns County reported to Historic City News that their second unpaid staff furlough day is approaching; all departments of the Board of County Commissioners will be closed on Monday, April 5th.

Government

SCORE holds planning workshops at Flagler

Flagler College informed local St. Augustine news reporters that they are partnering with SCORE – Counselors to America’s Small Business – and The St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce to host a four-part planning workshop for small businesses.

Business

Susan Connor to be interviewed

Susan Connor, President of Children’s Museum of St. Johns, reported to local news reporters at Historic City News that she will be the featured guest during a local radio show in the morning.

Community

Victim in Saturday night crash dies from injuries

The driver of a 1996 Ford who was taken into custody and arrested at the scene of a crash in St. Augustine Shores on Saturday night has been released on bail, however, that may change depending on the outcome of the ongoing investigation; since the other driver has died.

Public Safety

K-9 Bodi apprehends fleeing felon lost in woods

Historic City News received word that a St. Johns County man is in custody after fleeing into the woods to avoid capture this morning; thanks to sheriff’s deputies on the ground, in the air and assistance from a alert K-9 officer.

Public Safety

Payday for lawyers bigger than Ployhar and Davis

Melissa J. Ployhar of Deer Chase Drive and Shirley Ann Davis of Lightsey Road in St. Augustine, have won School Board approval for a $140,000 payday; however, their cut is only reported to be about $15,000 and the satisfaction that the Diamond Rio song “In God We Still Trust” will not be performed at Webster…

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Government

Wanchick addresses Southwest Business Council

St. Johns County Chamber Of Commerce President, Robin Burchfield, reported to local news source Historic City News that County Administrator Michael Wanchick was the featured speaker at the recent meeting of the Southwest Business Council.

Business