Archive for August, 2008

Tanner issues “warrant” for TS Fay

Tanner issues “warrant” for TS Fay

State Attorney John Tanner had the 7th Circuit Court issue a warrant today for the arrest of Tropical Storm Fay alleging that “with willful intent and malice aforethought” Fay has destroyed literally hundreds of his political campaign signs — signs which Tanner warned were not to be tampered with or vandalized.

August 22, 2008 | 1 Comment More
Garbage Collection in St. Johns County

Garbage Collection in St. Johns County

St. Johns County has announced to Historic City News this revised schedule for garbage collection: No garbage will be collected on Friday, August 22, due to severe weather.

August 22, 2008 | 0 Comments More
Stevenson reminds voters to turn out

Stevenson reminds voters to turn out

Dear Friends, Neighbors and St.Johns County residents and Business Owners: I am up for re-election this August with an opponent in the primary. I have learned a great deal during this first term. I am asking for your support for a second term. I believe the next 4 years will be a time of challenge [...]

August 22, 2008 | 0 Comments More
Stevenson provides emergency information

Stevenson provides emergency information

EMERGENCY OPERATIONS NUMBERS AND WEBSITE: Hope you are safe and dry-as Fay heads out of town. Many people I have spoken to have been staying home watching the Summer Olympic essential service workers in health care-water utility-and emergency services have been shifted into overtime working 12 to 16 hour shifts to help us weather this [...]

August 22, 2008 | 0 Comments More
County compile damage assessments

County compile damage assessments

Damage Assessment Reports in St. Johns County: The County is asking Historic City News to inform residents that if any property owner has property damage from Tropical Storm Fay, to please call the citizen hotline at 824-5550 to report the damage.

August 22, 2008 | 1 Comment More
City Hall closes early today

City Hall closes early today

City of St. Augustine Offices Closed due to effects of Tropical Storm Fay Historic City News has been notified that the offices for the City of St. Augustine will be closed today, Friday August 22, 11:30 a.m . due to the effects of Tropical Storm Fay.

August 22, 2008 | 0 Comments More
Bridge of Lions is closed

Bridge of Lions is closed

Historic City News has just been advised by the St. Johns County authorities that the Bridge of Lions as well as areas of King Street between US 1 and Malaga Street are now closed.

August 21, 2008 | 1 Comment More
Steering Committee Visioning Summary

Steering Committee Visioning Summary

Visioning Summary Consensus Statements The following Consensus Statements were distributed to Steering Committee members via email. Responses were compiled by Linda Dixon for discussion and reconciliation and the results were forwarded to Historic City News.

August 21, 2008 | 0 Comments More
Historic District Strategic Plan meeting

Historic District Strategic Plan meeting

Facilities Planning and Construction Division has announced to Historic City News a public meeting concerning PROJECT: MP-330, St. Augustine Historic District Strategic Plan.

August 21, 2008 | 0 Comments More
This weekend in the area

This weekend in the area

Friday: August 22 BOSTON IN CONCERT Get “more than a feeling” when one of America’s most popular rock groups performs live at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. BOSTON, The rock group behind one of the fastest-selling debut albums in history, was essentially the vehicle of studio wizard Tom Scholz. Hit songs include “More Than a Feeling”, [...]

August 20, 2008 | 0 Comments More
Prosperity Banking Center Closures

Prosperity Banking Center Closures

The Office of Eddie Creamer, President of Prosperity Bank, announced to Historic City News this evening that due to Tropical Storm Fay, the following Prosperity Banking Centers will be closed Thursday, August 24th:

August 20, 2008 | 0 Comments More
County Offices Closed Thursday

County Offices Closed Thursday

County Administrator Michael D. Wanchick has announced that all Departments of the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners will be closed on Thursday, August 21, 2008 due to the anticipation of deteriorating weather conditions from Tropical Storm Fay.

August 20, 2008 | 1 Comment More