Archive for May, 2009

Alabama man arrested at Guana parking lot

Alabama man arrested at Guana parking lot

Kevin Kelshaw reported to Historic City News that a 40-year old Alabama man was arrested on a host of charges following an incident in the 1600 block of South Ponte Vedra Blvd. at the North Guana parking lot late Thursday morning.

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Library wins award for best website in Florida

Library wins award for best website in Florida

Library Director Debra Rhodes Gibson reported to Historic City News that the St. Johns County Public Library System was recognized this month by the Florida Library Association for having the best public library website in the state of Florida.

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Flagler students win leadership grant

Flagler students win leadership grant

Liz Daube reported to Historic City News that the Flagler College Students In Free Enterprise team has received the Jenzabar Foundation’s 2009 Student Leadership Award grant.

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Free nutrition and stress reduction classes

Free nutrition and stress reduction classes

Historic City News has learned that the St. Johns County Mental Health and the St. Johns County Public Library System are teaming up to offer free nutrition and stress reduction technique classes for children and parents.

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Sexual predator: Bradley David Ayres

Sexual predator: Bradley David Ayres

In accordance with Florida State Statute 775.21, this news release has been provided to Historic City News and 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.

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Driving restrictions at Porpoise Point

Driving restrictions at Porpoise Point

St. Johns County Recreation and Parks reported to Historic City News yesterday that a portion of Porpoise Point will be closed to vehicles.

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Future of local daily newspaper in doubt

Future of local daily newspaper in doubt

Another extension of the February 1st due date to make nearly $10 million in interest payments has been granted to Morris Publishing Group LLC by its lenders according to a report received by Historic City News this week.

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Officers shoot man in Crescent Beach

Officers shoot man in Crescent Beach

Kevin Kelshaw reported to Historic City News last night that the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office was on the scene of a police involved shooting in Crescent Beach.

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Grassroots issues face commission June 8

Grassroots issues face commission June 8

Historic City News has learned that the Plaza, historic district architectural style, and the Fish Island dock are likely candidates for our City Commission’s regular meeting June 8.

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Building and billboards on PZB agenda

Historic City News has learned that the Flagler Model Land Neighborhood Association will have a chance to air its concerns – height and closeness to the street – when our Planning and Zoning Board (PZB) looks at Flagler College’s plans for a new building on Carrera Street.

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Riberia Street improvement project

Lincolnville residents have a lot of concerns about the long-awaited Riberia Street improvement project, and now they’ll be able to track plans and progress on the city’s website according to the St. Augustine Report this week.

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Another entertaining weekend in store

Another entertaining weekend in store

Communications Director Jay Humphreys with the St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau updated Historic City News on this weekend’s entertainment events including the 1st Annual Victory Cruise for the Cause.

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