Letter: We are taxed enough already
Letter: We are taxed enough already Eric West St. Augustine Dear Editor: Thursday the County Commissioners asked for feedback on their proposal to increase revenue including adding 1% to the sales tax.
Engineers establish city’s infrastructure condition
Historic City News readers will be glad to learn that the City of St Augustine has made a scientific, baseline assessment of the condition of the city’s road, water, sewer and stormwater systems — even though they won’t be glad to hear the grades.
Exhibit will show Florida ties to American Revolution
The St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum announced to local Historic City News reporters that they have partnered with renowned exhibit designers, Peter and Sharon Exley from Architecture is Fun in Chicago, to create an exciting new museum exhibit.
Friday 13th court orders do not help Deputy Banks
Last week, Historic City News learned that, in the matter of Deputy Sheriff Jeremy Banks, and his lawsuit against the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and its agent Rusty Ray Rodgers, United States District Judge Brian J Davis has ruled that Banks, through his attorney, Robert (Mac) L. McLeod, has failed to file the requisite…
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Florida Weekend Recap – February 20
Florida Weekend Recap – February 20 A recap of this week’s best political and policy happenings; Historic City News brings you what you missed this week in Florida policy and politics.
Arrest made in November 2014 hit-and-run
Historic City News reported Sunday November 23, 2014 that 26-year-old Madison Meyer had been run over by a vehicle that overtook him from behind as he operated his bicycle on Hilltop Road in St Augustine.
FDOT road repairs and maintenance report
Laurie Sanderson reported the following St Augustine and St Johns County locations to Historic City News where the Florida Department of Transportation will be conducting roadwork that is expected to have an impact on driving, beginning this morning and continuing through the coming week.
Demolition permit for historic Dow Museum home delayed
St Augustine’s Historic Architectural Review Board, hamstrung by the resignation-under-fire of its chairman, and declared conflicts of interest by two other appointed members, this week made the decision to deny an application for a permit to demolish the 1905 Carpenter’s House; one of the Dow Museum of Historic Homes sold to Old Island Hotels, Inc.,…
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