Trooper shot during traffic stop – kills gunman

FHP Sergeant Dylan L. Bryan reported to Historic City News this morning that officers in Putnam County are searching for a man who escaped a shootout on Reid Street in Palatka at about 1:00 a.m. this morning; leaving one man dead, and a state trooper in the hospital with a gunshot wound to the face.

Public Safety

Youth Ambassadors visit Amphitheatre

The 450th Youth Ambassadors reported to Historic City News that they went to the St Augustine Amphitheatre this month to experience the musical styling of the wonderful David Benoit and his band. What a spectacular performance it was!

Community

Spruce up of future Civil Rights Museum Monday

Gwendolyn Duncan, as spokesperson for the Anniversary to Commemorate the Civil Rights Demonstrations, has informed local Historic City News reporters that the organization has set its second “Spruce Up” of 79 Bridge Street; to take place on Monday, December 30th, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Community

Marina welcomes replica 16th century sailing vessel

The St Augustine and St Johns County Visitors and Convention Bureau announced to Historic City News that the NAO Victoria, one of two replicas of the vessels that traveled the coasts of Florida between the 16th and 18th centuries, arrived at the St. Augustine Municipal Marina on Monday, December 23rd.

Community

Sexual Predator: Clyde Thomas Jennings

In accordance with Florida State Statute 775.21, this news release will serve as public notification that the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office has been given information that a person judged to be a sexual predator is now residing within St. Johns County.

Public Safety