HISTORIC CITY NEWS

Damaged overhead power shuts down SR-16 traffic

This morning, Historic City News readers who’s morning commute included traveling on US-1 and on SR-16 faced major delays after a tree trimming truck collided with overhead powerlines at SR-16 and Lewis Speedway.

Public Safety

FDOT road repairs and maintenance report

Debbie Delgado reported the following St Augustine and St Johns County locations to Historic City News where the Florida Department of Transportation will be conducting roadwork that is expected to have an impact on driving, beginning this morning and continuing through the coming week.

Community

Palatka woman killed two more hospitalized in crash

At about 6:56 a.m. this morning, Historic City News was informed by the Florida Highway Patrol that a 2014 Black Ford Fiesta, driven by 32-year-old Danielle Billings of Palatka, was traveling eastbound on SR-16.

Public Safety

Guest Column: Support 5G wireless technology

Senator Travis Hutson Palm Coast, FL Special to Historic City News What do smart cities, driverless vehicles, autonomous drones, and instantaneous 3D downloads all have in common? The need for 5G wireless technology.

Editorials

Flagler Estates shooter arrested while victim clings to life

Orange Park Medical Center released 62-year-old David James Freer from the hospital today, but not to continue his recuperation from Sunday night’s fight at home. Instead, St Johns County deputies were there to take Freer into custody and transport him to jail.

Public Safety

Tallahassee police arrest Hastings man in online sex crime

A 56-year old St. Johns County man has been charged with using a computer to solicit a parent or guardian of a minor child, based on an arrest warrant obtained by the Tallahassee Police Department that was served at the defendant’s residence on Tuesday afternoon.

Public Safety

Flagler College explores the implications of fake news

The latest addition to media jargon is “fake news” and Flagler College has engaged seasoned journalist Howard Schneider to explore the implications of this latest phenomenon and offer seven useful tips for spotting “fake news” in the media.

Community

Eighteenth Annual International Women’s Day Celebration

The Board of Directors of Enterprising Women reported to Historic City News that their Leadership Institute will host the eighteenth annual International Women’s Day Celebration on March 7th at Marsh Creek Country Club.

Community