Archive for July 2nd, 2009

Man wanted for questioning by Sheriff

Man wanted for questioning by Sheriff

Historic City News is responding to a request from the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office to help locate a man who is being sought for questioning in connection with a suspicious incident that occurred earlier last month in Vermont Heights.

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Crist must pick from judicial nominating list

Crist must pick from judicial nominating list

The Florida Supreme Court told Gov. Charlie Crist Thursday that he must name a new judge to an appellate court after months of fighting over the slate of candidates for the job.

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Insurance Commissioner responds to critics

Insurance Commissioner responds to critics

Historic City News has learned that yesterday, Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty sent to legislative critics a list of the more than 50 companies that have gotten a license to start selling property insurance in Florida since 2006.

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A busy weekend in the Historic City

A busy weekend in the Historic City

Communications Director Jay Humphreys with the St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau updated Historic City News on this weekend’s entertainment events including fireworks, the beach, art and cultural activities.

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Charleston’s Spoleto to be our Romanza

Charleston’s Spoleto to be our Romanza

The City of St. Augustine Office of Public Affairs has reported to Historic City News that a new style music and arts festival is on track for our area.

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West King Street overnight road closure

West King Street overnight road closure

St. Johns County has announced to Historic City News that West King Street will be closed to all vehicular traffic between Arenta Street and U.S. 1 from 7:00 pm Wednesday, July 8, until 7:00 am Thursday, July 9, 2009.

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Downtown parking facility begins fourth year

Downtown parking facility begins fourth year

Yesterday the City of St. Augustine reported to Historic City News that it was three years ago to the day that the City of St. Augustine opened the gates and welcomed the very first vehicles into the Historic Downtown Parking Facility.

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Cultural Events July 1 – 9

Cultural Events July 1 – 9

Please call ahead, as changing weather conditions may affect some events.

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Tax on cigarettes sold to Indian tribes

Tax on cigarettes sold to Indian tribes

While state officials continue talks over a gambling compact with the Seminole Indian Tribe of Florida, Historic City News has learned that another, less public series of negotiations may soon begin on another activity; smoking.

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