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Bridge of Lions to close overnight through March 7
The City of St Augustine reported to Historic City News that the Bridge of Lions will be closed to vehicular traffic, March 5-6-7 from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
Posted inGovernment
Seafood Festival shuttle fails out-of-town visitors
The City of St Augustine, who, after spending hundreds-of-thousands of dollars of public money on transportation studies and consultants, professes to have the answers on mobility — selling north city “satellite parking” with complimentary shuttle service as the solution to traffic congestion during special events.
Posted inPublic Safety
Both combatants killed in West Augustine gunfight
West King Street has just been reopened after investigators clear the scene of a double homicide that left two young St Augustine residents dead.
Posted inPublic Safety
Poor visibility in area of Dupont Center
District Sergeant Michael Quade informed local Historic City News reporters that the Florida Highway Patrol is continuing to monitor ongoing woods fires that have menaced Dupont Center during the past several days.
Posted inGovernment
Tracking legislation that endangers the interests of a free press
The following is a list of bills the Florida First Amendment Foundation and Historic City News will be tracking throughout the 2017 Legislative Session. These bills have open government and First Amendment implications that could endanger the interest of a free press.
Posted inCommunity
Marchers to protest May Street barricades
Historic City News was notified that Vilano Beach residents and their supporters will participate in a “Walk the Bridge” march on Saturday, March 3, to protest the increased congestion and danger caused by the City’s decision to erect barricades, on North Magnolia and Douglas Avenue, and East San Carlos, causing significant problems on an already dysfunctional May Street.
Posted inPublic Safety
St Johns County sexual offender absconds without registering
The Florida Department of Corrections reported to Historic City News that Richard Louis Orzechowski, a 58-year-old sexual offender, was released from state custody on Friday February 27th; however, as of today, he has not registered or complied with his responsibilities.
Posted inPublic Safety
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.
