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As afternoon rain returns to downtown St Augustine, we aren’t seeing the lightening that showed this morning, but there is a different hazard to avoid — pedestrians and cars that do not know where to turn.

At 10:08 a.m. the first bright flash of lightening and clap of thunder, separated by no more than one or two seconds, signaled that the downpour was imminent. And, it was. A sheeting rain, interrupted by occasional recurrence of nature’s light show, sent what few people who had been milling around on a search for…

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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.

One of the endearing qualities Mayor Nancy Shaver has brought to our community is the ability to address our sister cities and visiting Spanish dignitaries in their native language. As many trips to Spain as the City of St Augustine has financed, you would think our elected officials and staff who enjoy the benefit of…

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As our editor and publisher take up residence on St George Street for the 450th Commemoration, Historic City News readers will notice one profound presence as the walk the city streets — music. From about 3:00 p.m. this afternoon and continuing into tonight, stages from the Bridge of Lions to the Historic Downtown Parking Facility…

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