HISTORIC CITY NEWS

Eller first woman to complete 1,515-mile paddling trail

Historic City News has been informed that St Augustine resident, 31-year-old Jodi Eller, became the first woman to complete the 1,515-mile Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail that runs from Pensacola to Key West to the Georgia border.

Community

Daytime resurfacing closes south Avenida Menendez

St Augustine Streets and Grounds Manager, Charlene Putz, has alerted Historic City News that the south stretch of Avenida Menendez, from King Street south to St Francis Street, will be closed to traffic beginning Monday, January 13, and continuing through Friday, January 17.

Community

Greater Love Ministries dedicates new church home

Pastor Justin Vargas and Pastor JoAnna Vargas have invited all Historic City News readers to join them and the Greater Love Ministries family for the dedication of their new church home; located at 555 SR-16 in St Augustine.

Community

Guidelines could identify true address of candidates

One of the bones of contention during political campaigns and in reporting by Historic City News on both candidates and elected officials is where the individual “resides” — the address often is not where they call “home”.

Government

Letter: All veterans connect with Plaza monument

Letter: All veterans connect with Plaza monument Ron Berben St Augustine, FL Dear Editor, As a Marine veteran and a community activist, I would like to share my opinion about the manner in which the veteran’s monument at the corner of Cathedral Place and Charlotte Street, in the northeast corner of the Plaza de la…

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Editorials

Squatters on Palmer Street attract police

Two St Augustine residents, who were discovered illegally occupying a private residence at 131 Palmer Street in St Augustine last week, attracted the attention of police after the city utility department reported that the occupants had spliced into the water main and were stealing water and sewer service.

Public Safety

Tab Benoit Concert

Tab BenoitThursday, January 16, 2014 For a complete list of events go to the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall website.

Community

Castillo chief of interpretation headed for Washington, DC

Historic City News learned that Jon Burpee, who has served as the chief of interpretation for Castillo de San Marcos and Fort Matanzas National Monuments since January 2012, is leaving to begin a new adventure as a Bevinetto Congressional Fellow on January 13th.

Community