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  • Details emerge in Gonell arrest

    Details emerge in Gonell arrest

    Historic City News has learned additional details from St Augustine Police Department sources in yesterday’s arrest of 43 year-old Miguel Angel Gonell who remains in custody this afternoon in lieu of $100,000 bond.

    January 27, 2012 | 0 Comments More
  • Friday – Saturday are last two days of early voting

    Friday – Saturday are last two days of early voting

    The last day to vote early in the Presidential Preference Republican Primary Election is Saturday, January 28th from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at any one of six early voting locations within St. Johns County, Supervisor of Elections Vicky Oakes told Historic City News.

    January 26, 2012 | 0 Comments More
  • Northrop Grumman St Augustine assigned contract share

    Northrop Grumman St Augustine assigned contract share

    The US Defense Department told Historic City News reporters that the Naval Air Systems Command has awarded a $781.5 million modification to a previously awarded defense contract to Northrop Grumman — the company says nearly 20% of the work will be completed in St Augustine.

    January 26, 2012 | 2 Comments More
  • Commission candidate votes early this week

    Commission candidate votes early this week

    Historic City News caught up with District 3 candidate for the St Johns County Board of Commissioners, Bill McClure yesterday as he stopped to cast his ballot in the Republican Presidential Preference Primary election.

    January 26, 2012 | 0 Comments More
  • Lifeguard tryouts this Saturday

    Lifeguard tryouts this Saturday

    Marine Rescue Lieutenant Jeremy Robshaw, reminded Historic City News that St Johns County Fire Rescue will hold its annual lifeguard tryouts for the 2012 beach season this weekend.

    January 26, 2012 | 1 Comment More

Government

Friday – Saturday are last two days of early voting

Friday – Saturday are last two days of early voting

The last day to vote early in the Presidential Preference Republican Primary Election is Saturday, January 28th from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at any one of six early voting locations within St. Johns County, Supervisor of Elections Vicky Oakes told Historic City News.

January 26, 2012 | 0 Comments More
City may have less support to force sewer taps

City may have less support to force sewer taps

Tuesday, Florida Representative Matt Hudson, Chairman of the Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee, recommended cutting the job of Gerald R. Briggs from the 2012-13 House version of the budget.

January 26, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Archaeological resources a local priority

Archaeological resources a local priority

All public and private properties within the city limits of St Augustine have required evaluation by a trained and professional archaeologist since 1986; however, that effort was reinforced last night when city commissioners passed a resolution for the further protection of archaeological resources.

January 24, 2012 | 3 Comments More

Community

Commission candidate votes early this week

Commission candidate votes early this week

Historic City News caught up with District 3 candidate for the St Johns County Board of Commissioners, Bill McClure yesterday as he stopped to cast his ballot in the Republican Presidential Preference Primary election.

January 26, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Flagler student assists reforestation project

Flagler student assists reforestation project

Flagler College in St Augustine reported to Historic City News that Estefania Mones was one of 10 college students selected to join the Liberty Mutual Responsible Scholars Community Project team in Los Angeles earlier this month.

January 26, 2012 | 0 Comments More
School calls emergency Board of Trustees meeting

School calls emergency Board of Trustees meeting

After neighbors in Nelmar Terrace and Fullerwood Park descended on city commissioners during their Monday night meeting, accusing the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind of being heavy handed in working towards a mediated settlement of their differences, there has been a swift response.

January 25, 2012 | 0 Comments More

Public Safety

Details emerge in Gonell arrest

Details emerge in Gonell arrest

Historic City News has learned additional details from St Augustine Police Department sources in yesterday’s arrest of 43 year-old Miguel Angel Gonell who remains in custody this afternoon in lieu of $100,000 bond.

January 27, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Man held on $100,000 bond in elder abuse case

Man held on $100,000 bond in elder abuse case

Just after midnight this morning, St Augustine Police Officers booked Miguel Angel Gonell into the St Johns County Detention Facility — where he remains in custody in lieu of $100,000 bond.

January 26, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Cladek guilty – sentencing within 90 days

Cladek guilty – sentencing within 90 days

Historic City News has learned from the office of United States Attorney Robert E. O’Neill, that 67 year-old Lydia Cladek who at one time lived in an oceanfront mansion at 189 Sea Colony Parkway in St Augustine Beach, has been convicted by jury on all counts of wire, mail fraud and conspiracy.

January 26, 2012 | 2 Comments More

Entertainment

Fort Mose Flight to Freedom event

Fort Mose Flight to Freedom event

Terri Newmans, with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Fort Mose Historic State Park, invited Historic City News readers in St Augustine to join in a celebration during its annual living history event, Flight to Freedom, on Saturday, February 11, 2012.

January 26, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Local talent contest offers cash prizes

Local talent contest offers cash prizes

In addition to a grand prize including a beautiful crystal trophy and recognition during several events throughout St Johns County during 2012, three talented contestants will receive cash prizes in the upcoming local amateur event, “St Johns Got Talent”.

January 26, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Woolworth sit-in dramatizations at Castillo

Woolworth sit-in dramatizations at Castillo

During the month of February, the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument invites Historic City News readers in St Augustine to celebrate Black History Month with them as they present a new Civil Rights exhibit.

January 25, 2012 | 8 Comments More

Other Recent News

City will pay $40,000 for 450th branding

City will pay $40,000 for 450th branding

Branding, the marketing term used to describe placement of an iconic logo or symbol, unmistakably tied to your program, in front of potential consumers, was the latest topic in the 450th Commemoration saga offered for discussion by City staff at Monday night’s commission meeting.

January 25, 2012 | 7 Comments More
Eminent Domain: The keys to the kingdom

Eminent Domain: The keys to the kingdom

During the regular business meeting of the St Augustine City Commission last night, more than 50 current and former residents of the city appeared before the five-member board to express, in no uncertain terms, their distrust and disbelief in what they see as manipulation of local codes to favor the Florida School for the Deaf [...]

January 24, 2012 | 1 Comment More
Former Commissioner Lennon recognized

Former Commissioner Lennon recognized

Former St Augustine City Commissioner William J Lennon appeared before the current board last night to receive recognition for his role in establishing the highly successful Nights of Lights celebration.

January 24, 2012 | 1 Comment More
This is war on the City of St Augustine

This is war on the City of St Augustine

Historic City News reporters listened last night as community activist Melinda Rakoncay addressed the City Commission, members of the audience and residents with an impassioned plea to fight against building practices by the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind that do not comply with local codes.

January 24, 2012 | 1 Comment More
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