HISTORIC CITY NEWS

Teens captured after escape from Hastings Youth Academy

Four inmates from the Hastings Youth Academy overpowered an elderly guard, took his keys and radio, then made their escape by jumping over the rear perimeter fence of the detention facility early this morning, according to a media release obtained by Historic City News.

Public Safety

Can a Historic City News reader identify this man?

St Johns County Deputy Justin Cash is investigating a complaint by a customer of a local Beall’s department store alleging that a man in the dressing room area was using his cell phone to take pictures of female customers as they changed clothes.

Public Safety

Guest: No longer a story about a small beach community

By Lance Thate, Chairman Saint Augustine Tea Party Special to Historic City News While the thunder roared and the rain poured outside, another storm raged inside at the regularly scheduled Monday night commission meeting of the City of St Augustine Beach on April 3, 2017.

Editorials

Gang of thieves loot two Johns Creek Center stores

Historic City News has learned that a Wednesday night burglary of two merchants located in Johns Creek Center on CR-210 West was captured on video. Local law enforcement is requesting our reader’s help in identifying the culprits.

Public Safety

Sexual Predator: Tony Lorenzo Smiley

In accordance with Florida State Statute 775.21, this Historic City News release will serve as public notification that a person judged to be a sexual predator has moved to an address within St. Johns County.

Public Safety

Local businesses participate in The Art of Taking Tea

The Lightner Museum will be hosting an evening of education and entertainment on Wednesday May 10, 2017, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in the Lightner Museum’s Historic Pool Area, where participants will learn about the development and social customs of “taking tea” while enjoying period-correct food and service.

Business

Blessing of the Fleet to be held Palm Sunday

Historic City News readers will want to plan extra time to allow for the procession and closure of the Bridge of Lions while the St Augustine Yacht Club presents the annual Blessing of the Fleet on Palm Sunday, April 9th, starting at approximately 12:30 p.m.

Community

Accused area child molester captured in North Carolina

Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly minced no words this afternoon when he reported to Historic City News that authorities in North Carolina have captured a Palm Coast man accused of child molestation.

Public Safety