HISTORIC CITY NEWS

Judge Berger honored by County Bar with portrait

Historic City News was informed by the Court Communications Officer of the 7th Judicial Circuit that on next Thursday, May 15th, a new portrait of Fifth District Court of Appeals Judge Wendy W. Berger will be unveiled.

Community

Early learning advocate supporting Kim Kendall

Historic City News has learned that former Early Learning Coalition chair and former Ponte Vedra Federated Republican Women’s Club president, Toni Crawford, has endorsed Kim Kendall, Republican, for St. Johns County Commissioner, District 2.

Government

Teen arrested in robbery of Anastasia Island business

This morning, just before 8:00 a.m., deputies responded to an armed robbery call from Marriotti’s Cleaners located at SR-A1A and SR-312 on Anastasia Island.

Public Safety

Drivers use caution in area of controlled burn

The Florida Highway Patrol has updated local Historic City News reporters that they are continuing to monitor a prescribed burn at this hour in the area of US-1 at Faver Dykes State Park.

Public Safety

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.

Community

Historic City News columnist wins national award

Hannah Bleau, a student at Flagler College and a Feature Articles contributor for Historic City News, has won national attention and an award from the Society of Professional Journalists for her work on a series of columns published in the Flagler College Gargoyle.

Business

County Administrator holds clandestine Budget Hearings

Despite unanswered correspondence from Historic City News and others, when St Johns County Administrator Michael Wanchick holds his three days of budget hearings next week, most taxpayers will not be able to participate in the process.

Government

Accused child molester held without bond

Mark Samson informed local Historic City News reporters this morning that an arrest has been made after a case worker called police to assist in talking to the family of a child who claimed that she was molested by another family member.

Public Safety