Archive for June, 2009

Crist signs water management bill

Historic City News has learned that a measure allowing managers of the five water management districts to approve permits without a formal governing board vote became law on Tuesday over the objections of environmentalists.

June 30, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Welcoming visitors with a rip-off?

Welcoming visitors with a rip-off?

Avoiding the image of a “tourist trap” is not always easy; especially in a town known worldwide for tourism.

June 30, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Couple’s death of apparent natural causes

Couple’s death of apparent natural causes

Kevin Kelshaw reported to Historic City News this afternoon that the elderly St. Johns County couple who were found dead in their Treasure Beach home Sunday morning, apparently died of natural causes.

June 29, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Fireworks Over The Matanzas – quick facts

Fireworks Over The Matanzas – quick facts

Schedule

June 29, 2009 | 1 Comment More
Teen Financial Literacy Series continues

Teen Financial Literacy Series continues

The St. Johns County Public Library System reported to Historic City News that they are teaming up with the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants to offer another installment of the FREE Teen Financial Literacy Series.

June 29, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Independence Day Holiday 2009

Independence Day Holiday 2009

Historic City News has received notices from several government offices regarding their closing schedule this week.

June 29, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Congressman Putnam hosts local meeting

Congressman Putnam hosts local meeting

Historic City News was there when Congressman Adam Putnam, now a candidate for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture, hosted a breakfast meeting for citizens and supporters at the St. Augustine Skeet Club.

June 29, 2009 | 1 Comment More
Take Pictures of Fourth of July Fireworks

Take Pictures of Fourth of July Fireworks

Night photography can present challenges, but taking great pictures of fireworks is easy.

June 28, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Arrest made in death of local child

Arrest made in death of local child

Kevin Kelshaw reported to Historic City News that detectives with the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office Robbery Homicide Unit have arrested a 30-year old St. Johns County man today on a charges of negligent manslaughter and neglect of a child.

June 26, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Auglink customers now serviced by Old City

Auglink customers now serviced by Old City

Maurice Morissette, President of Auglink Communications, Inc., notified the business’s Internet subscribers that this was the final week of the company’s 15 year history in St. Augustine.

June 26, 2009 | 0 Comments More
REV UP FOR THE RACE event at Flagler

REV UP FOR THE RACE event at Flagler

Bethany Fessenden extended to Historic City News readers an invitation to join NASCAR driver and Flagler Alum Scott Lagasse’ Jr. of Americas Incredible Pizza/CJM Racing for a special local event.

June 25, 2009 | 0 Comments More
OPUS 39 Restaurant & Food Gallery

OPUS 39 Restaurant & Food Gallery

OPUS 39 Restaurant & Food Gallery

June 25, 2009 | 0 Comments More
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