Archive for February, 2010

Legislature: Address use of student restraints

Legislature: Address use of student restraints

Florida has no rule in place governing student restraint and seclusion in the public and private schools and our teachers and principals are disadvantaged as a result of it.

February 25, 2010 | 0 Comments More
New Businesses through 02/21/2010

New Businesses through 02/21/2010

The information contained in this report is taken from sources deemed reliable; the accuracy and completeness of which Historic City News does not control and cannot guarantee. The original public records are on file with the St. Johns County Tax Collector and should be consulted before taking any action.

February 25, 2010 | 0 Comments More
Authentic hand-rolled cigar maker opens shop

Authentic hand-rolled cigar maker opens shop

Julio Cordero tells the local St. Augustine news desk at Historic City News that he has been hand rolling cigars for over 20 years.

February 25, 2010 | 0 Comments More
Missing teen safely located in Flagler County

Missing teen safely located in Flagler County

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office reported to Historic City News that two tense days are over for the family of an 18 year-old Palm Coast woman who was last seen on Monday, February 22nd, at Matanzas High School.

February 24, 2010 | 0 Comments More
Job creation focus of Chamber luncheon

Job creation focus of Chamber luncheon

The St. Johns County Convention Center at World Golf Village was the site of Monday’s St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Council Membership Luncheon.

February 24, 2010 | 0 Comments More
Cultural Council – push is on for new members

Cultural Council – push is on for new members

The local news desk has learned that the Saint Johns Cultural Council is wrapping up its membership drive for 2010 which began with an announcement published by Historic City News in January.

February 24, 2010 | 0 Comments More
Cab driver aids student attacked in Lincolnville

Cab driver aids student attacked in Lincolnville

The local St. Augustine news desk has learned that at about 10:15 Friday night, a cab driver may have saved the life of a Flagler College student who was beaten and robbed by four ruffians in Lincolnville.

February 24, 2010 | 0 Comments More
Noche de Gala weekend entertainment

Noche de Gala weekend entertainment

St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau Communications Director Jay Humphreys announced the following Noche de Gala weekend entertainment activities to the local St. Augustine news desk; highlighted by St. Aug Fest.

February 24, 2010 | 0 Comments More
Structure fire at Shores residence

Structure fire at Shores residence

Firefighters from St. Johns County Fire Rescue were called to a home on Almansa Road in St. Augustine Shores yesterday afternoon and local news photographer Christopher Kimball was on the scene.

February 24, 2010 | 0 Comments More
Allen and Proctor at Young Republicans luncheon

Allen and Proctor at Young Republicans luncheon

Dixie Strategies’ Consultant Brian H. Graham announced to St. Johns County local news reporters that former Virginia Governor and United States Senator George F. Allen, together will District 20 Representative Bill Proctor, will address a special luncheon on Friday.

February 24, 2010 | 0 Comments More
Eight year domestic violence strategic plan

Eight year domestic violence strategic plan

Leisa Wiseman, Florida Coalition against Domestic Violence, External & Internal Affairs Director, told the St. Augustine local news desk that February has been designated by Congress as “Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month”.

February 24, 2010 | 0 Comments More
Flagler Sheriff investigating suspicious death

Flagler Sheriff investigating suspicious death

Flagler County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating Saturday’s shooting death of a 56-year-old Palm Coast man according to a police report received by Historic City News.

February 24, 2010 | 0 Comments More
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