HISTORIC CITY NEWS

Jury convicts pharmacy tech who tried to meet child for sex

United States Attorney A. Lee Bentley, III announced to local Historic City News reporters today that a federal jury has found 33-year-old Matthew Bryan Caniff guilty of attempted online enticement of a minor child to engage in illegal sexual activity, online solicitation of child pornography, and attempted production of child pornography.

Public Safety

Community meeting to discuss Minorcan Mill development

St Johns County Growth Management reported to Historic City News that a community meeting will be held to discuss the proposed Minorcan Mill Comprehensive Plan Amendment (COMPAMD 2016-06).

Community

Nease student selected for Souper Bowl of Caring board

Melissa Daigneault reported to Historic City News the appointment of local student Rohan Bhargava of St. Augustine to the 2016-2017 “Souper Bowl of Caring” National Youth Advisory Board.

Community

Act now for adjustments to jumbo water bills from hurricane

Historic City News continues to receive complaints from readers who received higher than normal water bills from the City of St Augustine because of water lines or fixtures broken or damaged during Hurricane Matthew.

Community

Reader warns Lincolnville neighbors about attempted con

While taking a neighborhood walk Monday morning, Historic City News reader Debra Valenti-Epstein reported that she and her husband were approached by a man who told them he needed cab fare for his daughters.

Public Safety

Dr Warren Kluger killed in single-car crash last night

Historic City News was informed that 71-year-old Warren Sydney Kluger was killed last night after being thrown from his vehicle on SR-207.

Community

Letter: Indivisible St Johns organizational meeting

Letter: Indivisible St Johns organizational meeting Karen Neff St Augustine, FL Dear Historic City News editor: Kudos to the 1000+ citizens of St. Augustine and St Johns County who attended the Unity in Community march and rally last Saturday, January 21, 2017 to express their concern for our environment, our schools, and the lack of…

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Editorials

Six-month extension to wrap up mediation with artists

With the passing of the first deadline for mediation between the four artists who are challenging city ordinances that restrict their use of public spaces, the City of St Augustine reported to Historic City News that the court has approved a six-month extension to wrap up mediation before proceeding to jury trial.

Government