Manuel case restores faith in the system
July 31, 2009
I interviewed St. Johns County Sheriff David B. Shoar for Historic City News this afternoon to talk about his impressions of the Manuel hearing today. Read more
Guilty: Manuel admits he demanded bribes
July 31, 2009
“If you want to do business in this county, this is what you have to do …..” Historic City News has learned that this, in paraphrasing FBI testimony and the admission of former County Commissioner Tom Manuel, was the demand made to government informants in exchange for bribes. Read more
Pedro Menendez’s landing to be reenacted
July 31, 2009
Jay Humphreys notified Historic City News that on September 3rd through 5th, St. Augustine will celebrate its 444th birthday with three full days of special events and activities. Read more
New hours at Upchurch Neighborhood Park
July 31, 2009
Cathy Dupont reported to Historic City News that effective Saturday, August 1, the Hamilton Upchurch Neighborhood Park will be open from 10:00am until dusk each day, a change from the previous hours of dawn to dusk. Read more
Tom Manuel will change not-guilty plea
July 31, 2009
According to his court docket, Historic City News has learned that Thomas G. Manuel, who was suspended by the Governor from his office as St. Johns County Commission Chairman, is scheduled to change his not-guilty plea to bribery charges this morning. Read more
Editorial: The History of Complacency
July 31, 2009
As I look around today at the temperament of society I find myself very disappointed and I shake my head and wonder how so many Americans became so complacent. Read more
Smithsonian meeting at Fort Mose a success
July 30, 2009
Derek Boyd Hankerson reported to Historic City News on the success of the event that was held yesterday at Fort Mose with the Directors of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African-American History and Culture. Read more
Scheduled Water Outage August 4
July 30, 2009
The City of St. Augustine will be making repairs to the water main in Lincolnville on Blanco Street which will affect the water supply for the surrounding areas. Read more
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