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Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
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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.
Historic City News learned Wednesday that suspended St. Augustine Planning and Zoning Board member Deltra L. Long has entered a guilty plea to felony charges of making a false property damage claim to the federal government.
Historic City News reporters received word from motorists and businesses along Ponce de Leon Boulevard Wednesday morning that heavy black smoke was rising from an apparent structure fire across the San Sebastian River.
One of the City of St Augustine’s overabundance of consultants will present mobility recommendations for the North Davis Shores Neighborhood during a public meeting Thursday evening. Topics will include parking, yellow curbing, and speed management.
Nights of Lights
During Nights of Lights, St. Augustine glows with holiday magic – from the ground to the rooftops. Known as one of the best holiday lighting displays in the world, St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights tiny white lights blanket the city create a magical atmosphere. Tracing its origins to the Spanish tradition of displaying a white candle in the window during the Christmas holidays, the spectacular lighting reflects the city’s history and illuminates the beautiful setting for lasting holiday memories. For a complete list of special Nights of Lights tours, hotel deals and more, visit www.NightsofLights.com.
The delay in commencing tonight’s regular meeting of the St Augustine City Commission is due to its special purpose. Under the city’s charter, the first meeting in December following a November General Election is called for 7:30 p.m. at which time alternating commission seats and the next mayor are installed.
Emily Jane Murray, Public Archaeology Coordinator for the Northeast Region of the Florida Public Archaeology Network, has informed local Historic City News reporters of the following activities planned for December.
