HISTORIC CITY NEWS

Arrest in Thanksgiving murder

Investigation of the incidents surrounding the homicide of 62-year-old Tracey Ann Roof during the late evening of November 21st, and early morning hours of Thanksgiving Day, have culminated in the arrest of her boyfriend, 67-year-old Ronald Curtis Caruso, according to detectives who have been working the case.

Public Safety

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Government

Visit from legislative author of Soldiers and Heroes Monument Memorial Protection Act

Historic City News local reporters have been following growing interest from grassroots patriot groups and individual citizens concerned about the future safety of historical markers in Florida. Some are saying that they never imagined a day could come when vigilantes would act, without authority of law, leaving a string of vandalism and destruction of centuries-old…

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Community

Civic Association: Beach Community want solutions

The parking challenges in the City of St Augustine Beach have been ignored for over a decade and members of the St Augustine Beach Civic Association think its time to get serious about a solution.

Community

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. Be alert to lane closures and temporary detours, as well as increased congestion in these areas. FDOT employees and contractors…

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Public Safety

First Friday Artwalk

First Friday Artwalk Hosted by Art Galleries of St Augustine Friday at 5 PM – 9 PM Weather forecast: 57–64°F Cloudy On the first Friday of every month, St. Augustine’s art galleries welcome Historic City News readers to browse the latest art exhibits and enjoy refreshments and live entertainment at more than 25 participating galleries….

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Community

Letter: How will a public park alleviate stormwater flooding?

Mary Ann and John MorrowCoquina Avenue, St Augustine Dear Historic City News editor: After being away for only a week, we learned on January 15, 2019, that there will be a city park next door to us. How can the city decide this so quickly?

Editorials

Coquina Landgrab: You’re going to lie and I’m going to swear to it

Prior to the City Commission meeting two weeks ago, Historic City News warned our readers that if St Augustine City Manager John Regan has his way, city residents will be forced to pay $459,000, or more, for a land grab on Coquina Avenue (Davis Shores) that is already underway. During the subsequent city commission meeting,…

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