Posted inPublic Safety
Home hit by gunfire – residents spared
Just before midnight, Historic City News learned that shots were being fired into an occupied home on Sanitorium Avenue in St. Augustine.
Cultural Events June 11 – 18
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Posted inCommunity
Professor McFarland comes to Flagler
Flagler College reported to Historic City News that they have hired Douglas McFarland, Ph.D., to serve in a brand new position; director of general education.
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Night at the Museum comes to life at Lightner
Katie Walton reported to Historic City News that The Junior Service League of St. Augustine will present “Night at the Lightner Museum”, an interactive evening at the Lightner Museum for children ages 7‐12.
Posted inGovernment
Funding panel to review $696,870 in requests
The Tourist Development Council reported to Historic City News yesterday that more than 30 non-profit organizations in St. Johns County have applied for a total of $696,870 from tourist development tax revenues.
Posted inBusiness
Foreclosures up again in May from 2008
THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, June 11, 2009… One in 148 Florida homes was in foreclosure in May, the third highest rate in the country, according to RealtyTrac, a California-based company that lists foreclosed properties nationwide.
Posted inGovernment
Resident frustrated with parking fees
Historic City News was contacted this afternoon by local resident Merrill Paul Roland who is frustrated with city officials in St. Augustine over how they charge handicapped drivers to park.
Posted inPublic Safety
Anti-terrorism training exercises at airport
Military and civilian operators have joined forces at the St. Augustine and St. Johns County Airport today to conduct high-tech training exercises and Historic City News was there.
