HISTORIC CITY NEWS

Man arrested after threatening to murder family members

Yesterday, Melissa Morreale, Public Affairs Officer for Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly, reported to Historic City News that Bunnell resident, 49-year-old Ronald Wright, has been arrested after he killed a family’s bird, destroyed the inside of a residence, and was threatening to kill family members.

Public Safety

City busily removing washed up, submerged, and ensnarled boats

The City of St Augustine is continuing a project to clean up the Intracoastal Waterway of what it calls “derelict” vessels, according to an update received by Historic City News from Communications Director Melissa Wissel. Boaters are asked to use caution in the area during this time.

Public Safety

Advocating for women’s health

Nearly 75,000 abortions were reported to Historic City News in Florida in 2020, up 4% from the previous year, according to the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.

Government

Local man indicted in Capitol protests dies in area hospital at 61-years-old

Historic City News has learned that 61-year-old John Steven Anderson of St Augustine, died last week while a patient at Baptist Hospital South in Jacksonville.

Community

Deciding whether to create a US Central Bank Cryptocurrency

The US central bank has been thinking about a digital dollar for over a year. The Fed is carefully evaluating whether it will issue a Central Bank Digital Currency. If it does, it will also need to define what form the digital currency takes.

Business

Deleo acquitted by St Johns jury

Executive Director Bryan Shorstein, speaking for the office of 7th Circuit State Attorney R. J. Larizza, reported to Historic City News this afternoon after a St Johns County jury returned an acquittal verdict in the case of State of Florida vs Anthony Deleo.

Public Safety

First Friday Art Walk on October 1st

The Art Galleries of St. Augustine has invited Historic City News subscribers to browse the latest art exhibits, enjoy refreshments, and live entertainment while they explore the galleries and talented artists that are proud to call St Augustine home during First Friday Art Walk; being held on Friday, October 1st, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00…

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Business

Airport Authority completes 11th year off local tax rolls

On Monday, September 20, 2021, the St Johns County Airport Authority again voted not to assess ad valorem taxes during its Final Budget Hearing held at the Airport Conference Center.

Community