HISTORIC CITY NEWS

Knock-down drag-out leads to two early Sunday arrests

Police in St Augustine were called to a disturbance at 57 Nesmith Street off Masters Drive about 4:00 a.m., early yesterday morning. By the time the call was completed, police had taken both combatants to jail in what was described as a heated domestic brawl.

Public Safety

Park Service bans RC aircraft, quadcopters and drones

Historic City News was disappointed to learn that yet another liberty has been infringed by the federal government; this time it will negatively impact both guests and local business owners.

Government

Man says he tried to fend off drunk girlfriend before arrest

St Augustine Police reported to Historic City News that officers were called in the wee hours yesterday morning to an apartment on the southeast corner of an apartment building located at 35 Dufferin Street to investigate a disturbance between two residents.

Public Safety

St Augustine remembers Gamble Rogers this weekend

The 20th Annual Gamble Rogers Music Festival will feature six stages this weekend, May 2-3, bringing dozens of celebrated artists to the Ancient City during this celebration of the late Gamble Rogers.

Community

Gamble Rogers Music Festival

20th Annual Gamble Rogers Music Festival Friday, May 1 – Sunday, May 3, 2015 The 20th Annual Gamble Rogers Music Festival will take place at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre throughout the weekend of May 1 through May 3! The festival will feature a celebration of sound with internationally-known recording stars Wilco kicking off the 3-day…

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Community

Foster Parent Pre-Service Training Schedule

2014-2015 FOSTER CARE/ADOPTIONPRE-SERVICE CLASS SCHEDULE Meetings are held on Monday evenings from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at 200 San Sebastian View, Suite 2300, St. Augustine, FL 32084. For information, call (904) 209-6131. 2014 Fall Session Orientation – September 8Meeting 1- September 15Meeting 2 – September 22Meeting 3 – September 29Meeting 4 – October 6Meeting 5 – October 13Meeting 6…

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Community

Learn about FairTax at Tea Party meeting

You are patriotically invited to attend the General meeting and free program of the Saint Augustine Tea Party on Tuesday evening, April 28, at 6:30 p.m. at the Village Inn located at 900 North Ponce de Leon Boulevard in St. Augustine.

Community

Notes from the Mayor

“Democracy can be noisy messy and complicated, but it is forthright and honest, and encourages people to pay attention and consider the views of others.” –paraphrased from “American Democracy” Once a quarter, I’ll be sharing with you the progress we’re making on what you asked for—solutions to congestion, tackling our roads, water, sewer and storm…

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Government