Historic City News received an update today from St Augustine Police Public Information Officer Cici “Hollywood” Aiple regarding the attempted carjacking that occurred yesterday evening on Avenida Menendez.
Historic City News was notified by Florida Department of Transportation Public Information Officer, Monica R. Reifeiss, 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 will be working on the roadways and need your full attention.
Clearly most City residents who have contacted me want a commissioner who listens and votes with the community’s agenda in mind. That’s why I am committed to bringing the voice of St Augustine residents to the commission table, not just my own personal agenda.
The Public Broadcasting System documentary, Secrets of Spanish Florida, tells the story of St. Augustine’s colonial years. It was delivered to a national audience in a two-hour documentary that premiered last December.
Historic City News readers have become accustomed to increased traffic congestion during the Spring festival season. The following popular events may necessitate road closures and detours in the city’s downtown area.
The St. Johns County Solid Waste Management Division reported to Historic City News today that the waste transfer station at 250 Stratton Road North, will be closed from March 28th through 31st for repairs and refurbishing.
Historic City News received information this evening that, at about 7:30 p.m., a driver was southbound on Avenida Menendez approaching the crosswalk to the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument main entrance when she says a man opened her car door and attempted to get her out of her vehicle by force.
St. Augustine City Manager John Regan announced to Historic City News local reporters today that Mike Cullum, an engineer with nearly forty years’ experience in the public and private sector utility industry, will take over as the city’s Public Works Director starting on May 1.
