Archive for June, 2009

Wendler lawsuit dropped

Wendler lawsuit dropped

City Attorney Ron Brown notified city commissioners near the end of last night’s meeting that the lawsuit brought by developer Donna Wendler has been dismissed by mutual consent.

June 23, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Florida lawyers start foreclosure defense bar

Florida lawyers start foreclosure defense bar

A group of Florida lawyers are trying to get the word out to homeowners that they don’t have to simply give up if they are faced with losing their homes.

June 23, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Hillsborough Elections Supervisor found dead

Hillsborough Elections Supervisor found dead

The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Renaissance Hotel, 500 Legacy Trail, World Golf Village, at 9:00 a.m. this morning regarding a guest who had not arrived at a scheduled meeting.

June 23, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Traffic to be redirected on West King Street

Traffic to be redirected on West King Street

Project Manager Nick Perpich in the St. Johns County Engineering Division reported to Historic City News that the traffic pattern along the West King Street construction is going to be redirected next week.

June 23, 2009 | 0 Comments More
No decision on Fish Island marina

No decision on Fish Island marina

Historic City News watched as lawyers; for the city, city commissioners who are lawyers, and a hired attorney representing County Commissioner Ken Bryan and others, debated the settlement proposed by Fish Island development.

June 22, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Apartment fire quickly contained

Apartment fire quickly contained

Jeremy Robshaw reported to Historic City News this afternoon that shortly before lunch, St. Johns County Fire Rescue responded to a commercial structure fire at Moultrie Apartments; 2250 Old Moultrie Rd.

June 22, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Child struck by car in local trailer park

Child struck by car in local trailer park

Kevin Kelshaw reported to Historic City News that a 19-month old baby girl has been taken to a Jacksonville hospital early this evening after being struck by a vehicle.

June 21, 2009 | 1 Comment More
Fred Bozard passes away

Fred Bozard passes away

Fred Henry Bozard, Jr. died this morning; he was a business and civic leader, soldier, mentor and shining example to everyone who knew him.

June 20, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Amtrak in St. Augustine’s future?

Amtrak in St. Augustine’s future?

St. Augustine was home to the first railroad depot outside Jacksonville more than a century ago.

June 20, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Pub and package store takes shape

Pub and package store takes shape

Historic City News has learned that a new pub and package store is under construction along the bayfront.

June 20, 2009 | 0 Comments More
First day of city’s 450th commemoration

First day of city’s 450th commemoration

Historic City News reporters and a roomful of residents and organizational leaders looked on as Dana Ste. Claire told a 14-member Steering Committee of community leaders “This is the first official day of our St. Augustine 450th Commemoration” yesterday.

June 19, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Fish Island settlement on agenda

Fish Island settlement on agenda

City Attorney Ron Brown will present a proposal at next week’s city commission meeting to settle a lawsuit by Fish Island Development, LLC.

June 19, 2009 | 0 Comments More