HISTORIC CITY NEWS

Vermont Heights burglars on the run

Sheriff’s spokesman Charles E. Mulligan reported to Historic City News this morning that he was enroute to the Vermont Heights subdivision off SR-207 west of Coquina Crossing where deputies, aided by K-9 and air support, are searching for two men in connection with burglaries in the neighborhood this morning.

Public Safety

Beach parking lot at Mickler’s Landing is closed

Historic City News local reporters were informed that a beach restoration project will close the parking lot, walkover, and all related facilities at Mickler’s Landing at Ponte Vedra Beach until Spring 2017.

Community

Beach toll attendants needed for 2017 season

Would you enjoy working at the beach this summer? If so, you can apply with St Johns County for one of the available beach toll attendant positions.

Community

St. Johns County Christmas tree-cycling program

St. Johns County is hosting a Christmas “tree-cycling” program, free for those Historic City News readers who wish to recycle their holiday trees.

Community

Smithsonian exhibit on display at Lincolnville Museum

Historic City News readers may want to visit the Lincolnville Museum while a new exhibit is on display; donated from the recently opened National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.

Community

Fire Department holds storm-delayed ceremonies

St Augustine Fire Chief Carlos Aviles was ceremonially sworn-in by City Manager John Regan yesterday; a position to which he was officially appointed in August.

Community

Real estate manager dies in car crash Monday morning

Yesterday morning, a single-car crash on SR-16 near Pleasure Lane claimed the life of longtime businessman Bill Pacetti. For yet unknown reasons, Pacetti’s Cadillac SRX crossed through the median, across opposing traffic, then crashed into the tree line, causing the vehicle to overturn.

Community

Warning issued about fake traffic tickets

St. Johns County Tax Collector Dennis W. Hollingsworth, CFC, and the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles are warning Historic City News readers that they may be targeted by a company representing itself as the state agency and demanding payment for fraudulent citations.

Community