HISTORIC CITY NEWS

Deadly night on St Johns County roadways

Tuesday proved to be a deadly night on St Johns County roadways with two pedestrians being killed in a crash involving a vehicle at SR-16 and I-95, and another pedestrian struck and killed later on US-1 South.

Public Safety

Murder suspect captured in Palm Coast this afternoon

Less than 8-hours after the body of a murder victim was discovered in his driveway in Palm Coast, at 12:30 p.m. Sheriff Rick Staly and deputies conducted a felony traffic stop on a vehicle at Cypress Point and Belle Terre Parkway that they say was operated by the man who committed the crime.

Public Safety

Lineman shocked while repairing power lines

St Johns County Fire Rescue Lieutenant Jeremy Robshaw reported to Historic City News that emergency medical personnel responded to the 3200 block of SR-13 tonight after a lineman was shocked while repairing power lines damaged by Hurricane Irma.

Public Safety

County offers $35,000 for withholding public records

When the Volusia County Council convenes its meeting Thursday, the consent agenda will include approval of a $35,000 payment to Daytona Beach attorney Ted Doran to settle his claim against the county for denying a public records request.

Government

City of St Augustine not conducting door-to-door survey

After readers reported that they had been approached by door-to-door canvassers Saturday, asking questions about damage done to their home during the hurricane, Historic City News set out to determine what agency was conducting the survey.

Community

Driver menaces family crossing the Shands Bridge

A 24-year-old resident charged with three-counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and leaving the scene of a crash involving property damage, remains in custody in the St Johns County Detention Facility in lieu of bonds totaling $6,000.

Public Safety

Emergency Management Division in recovery mode

St. Johns County Emergency Management spokesperson, Kelly Wilson, informed local Historic City News reporters that the local Emergency Operations Center has moved into “recovery” mode; the Center continues to be operating at Level: 2 (Partial-Activation) 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Public Safety

Warning: Don’t be a victim of disaster fraud

Historic City News wants our readers to be alert during this time when criminals tend to prey on the weaknesses of their victims. To support your individual efforts, a task force comprised of local, state and federal agencies has been formed to combat illegal activity related to Hurricane Irma.

Government