HISTORIC CITY NEWS

Speed cushion and sign installed in Lighthouse Park

This week, the city’s Public Works Department informed Historic City News that a “speed cushion” has been installed on Anastasia Park Drive in response to resident concerns over speeding cars on the street. A wayfinding sign intended to deter drivers from entering the residential neighborhood at White Street was also installed. The Florida Department of…

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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.

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City’s fire department achieves best insurance classification

At the next regular meeting of the St. Augustine City Commission, Fire Chief Carlos Aviles will announce that the St. Augustine Fire Department has achieved the designation of ISO-Class 1; a long-term goal of the department. The attainment of the Class 1 rating has been a goal of the St. Augustine Fire Department for some…

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Local resident receives gift of security lights for her home

St Augustine Police Corporal Chris Miller was recognized today by the St. Augustine Police Benevolent Organization for being alert to the need of a local senior who was living without the benefit of outdoor security lighting at her home in the city.

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North Florida filmmaker brings “Falling South” to the Jacksonville Film Festival

Filmmaker Lorraine Portman reported to Historic City News that some of the North Florida cast and crew of “Falling South” will be in attendance at Saturday’s screening, including film editor Jay Pennington and production assistant Amanda Davidson, both of whom are well known to the city’s 48 Hour Film Project participants.

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Death in an apartment fire ruled accidental by investigators

When 36-year-old Sarah Kelly Nuss spoke on the phone with her father, it was Sunday at 4:00 p.m., and it would be the last time she would speak to him while he was alive. Historic City News learned that on the morning of Monday, September 3rd, Sarah could not reach him on the phone, so,…

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Local support for 100 Thousand Poets for Change

Ancient City Poets will present a special event at Corazon Cinema and Café located at 36 Granada Street, St. Augustine on Sunday, September 30, 2018 and Historic City News readers are invited to attend.

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Sheriff upends court bailiffs as investigation concludes

Sheriff Rick Staly ordered an in-depth internal investigation on courthouse security operations on March 19, 2018 after an internal inquiry revealed the need for complete investigation. The original inquiry started after allegations of inappropriate workplace behavior was reported. The allegations included the use of racial slurs, unbecoming conduct, poor supervision and misconduct involving Deputy Jeffery…

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