St. Patricks Day arrests in food stamp fraud

Florida Department of Law Enforcement reported to local news reporters at Historic City News that twenty-one store owners and clerks have been arrested following an intensive 10-week, statewide undercover operation to combat public assistance fraud.

Public Safety

74 year-old Palm Coast woman arrested

Flagler County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 74-year-old Palm Coast woman on charges of fleeing and eluding a police officer, resisting arrest with violence and battery on a law enforcement officer Wednesday morning according to a news report received by Historic City News.

Public Safety

Krishnas celebrate with Ratha Yatra festival

Although India is the home of the “Festival of Chariots”, it is celebrated all over the world and Historic City News has learned that this Saturday, for the fifth year, ISKCON of Alachua will hold the parade and festival in downtown St. Augustine.

Community

House says complete background checks first

Historic City News has received a statement from Florida Governor Charlie Crist in support of legislation that would tighten screening and criminal background checks for people who work with children, seniors and disabled people.

Government

Republican club elects 2010 officers

A local news reporter from Historic City News was on hand for the last regular meeting of the Republican Club of Greater St. Augustine when they elected and installed a new slate of officers for the coming year.

Community

About 8,000 may come for Lighthouse Festival

Historic City News reminds our readers that this Saturday, March 21st, it’s time for the 18th annual Lighthouse Festival; this year featuring the Michelob Ultra 5K Run-Walk and the Shepard & Shepard Fun Run.

Community