HISTORIC CITY NEWS

Zoning Board says no to rezoning request on Castillo Drive

After about three and a half hours of presentations, public comments, debate and discussion, the St Augustine Planning and Zoning Board, in a split decision, voted 4-2 Tuesday to deny an application by local hotelier Kanti Patel to rezone the former Barnacle Bill’s property from HP-5 to PUD to be used as hotel parking.

Government

Something for everyone on Vilano Beach Main Street

Sallie O’Hara, Executive Director of Vilano Beach Main Street, Inc., invited all Historic City News readers to enjoy a weekend at Vilano Beach Town Center featuring art, entertainment, and a sampling of local cuisine. The festivities will kick off with a party on the pier, workshop, festival and tour of homes.

Community

No vote taken at Beach commission on public comment issue

Hours were spent Monday evening deliberating over the three minutes taken by the public to air their support or grievances with a broad spectrum of activity conducted by the local government of about 6,500 St Johns County residents.

Government

St Johns County firefighters called to extinguish car fire

Battalion Chief Brian Mitzel reported to Historic City News from the scene of a car fire last night near the intersection of US-1 North and International Golf Parkway.

Public Safety

Victims escape injury after shots fired into occupied residence

Deputies and Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly responded to the Belle Terre subdivision around 5:30 a.m. this morning after a resident on Plain View Drive heard gunshots in the quiet Palm Coast neighborhood.

Public Safety

Guest: This one is simple — follow the code

By: Lee Geanuleas Special to Historic City News The rezoning of the current Barnacle Bills Restaurant on West Castillo Drive from Historic Preservation-5 (HP-5) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) for San Marco Hotel valet parking is on the City Planning and Zoning Board agenda for Tuesday, April 4th.

Government

Multiple charges against Hastings woman driving stolen truck

About 3:07 p.m., Saturday April 1, 2017, Stephen M. Conway, an off-duty deputy, observed a white Ford Expedition in the area of SR-16 and I-95; recognizing it as a vehicle that had been reported stolen by Sumter County authorities.

Public Safety

FAMU Marching 100 Band and NFL stars headline Easter Parade

The St. Augustine Easter Week Festival announced to Historic City News today that the renowned and entertaining Florida A&M University’s “The Marching 100” band will be featured during the Easter Sunday parade on April 16th beginning at 3:00 pm.

Community