Archive for April, 2010

Larizza will prosecute three Louisiana escapees

Larizza will prosecute three Louisiana escapees

In a joint media conference held today, Historic City News has learned that local State Attorney R.J. Larizza will prosecute the case against three Louisiana fugitives in the death of 29-year-old Vincent Binder; whose body was discovered in a field off SR-16, west of I-95.

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Flagler County wants a train stop as well

Flagler County wants a train stop as well

Judi Stetson, Director of Grants & Special Projects, asks Historic City News readers for grass-roots support from groups, clubs, media, businesses, citizens and anyone else available tomorrow to show support for a railroad stop in the Town of Bunnell.

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Cultural Events this weekend

Cultural Events this weekend

St. Johns County Cultural Council, the county’s designated local arts agency, periodically reports upcoming cultural events to local Historic City News reporters for the benefit of our readers.

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Preliminary autopsy confirms Brookins homicide

Preliminary autopsy confirms Brookins homicide

Detectives with the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office Robbery Homicide Unit are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a 45-year old Duval County man.

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Aviles Street Project Unfolding

Aviles Street Project Unfolding

In October 2009, Historic City News reported that Halback Design Group made a presentation to the St. Augustine City Commission to improve access and visibility of Aviles Street; considered the oldest street in the oldest city in the United States.

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FEC Amtrak Passenger Rail Study workshop

FEC Amtrak Passenger Rail Study workshop

Historic City News readers are invited to participate in a joint public information workshop to obtain project information and provide input regarding the FEC Amtrak Passenger Rail Study.

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New background screening for high-risk jobs

Historic City News reporters learned that today, Governor Charlie Crist applauded the Legislature for passing House Bill 7069; requiring background screening procedures for individuals who work with vulnerable Floridians such as children, senior citizens and persons with disabilities.

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Historic City Memories: The Fraternal Orders

Historic City Memories: The Fraternal Orders

St. Augustine and The Fraternal Orders Part two of a series Veterans of Foreign Wars and the United Veterans of the Spanish War By Geoff Dobson

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Juveniles try to outrun cops in stolen car

Juveniles try to outrun cops in stolen car

Local St. Augustine reporters at Historic City News have learned that this morning, Police Officer Chris Miller attempted to stop two juveniles in a speeding vehicle — that appears to be stolen.

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Chief McElroy retires after 26 years of service

Chief McElroy retires after 26 years of service

St. Johns County Fire Rescue announced to local reporters with Historic City News the retirement of Fire Prevention Chief and Fire Marshal Frank McElroy today; following 26 years of career service to St. Johns County.

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FSU releases statement – investigation continues

FSU releases statement – investigation continues

Tallahassee Police Department Public Information Officer David McCranie, told reporters with Historic City News that Florida Department of Law Enforcement is learning more today about the dead body discovered yesterday behind the Wingate by Wyndham hotel on SR-16 just west of I-95 and believed to be Vincent Binder.

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Sheriff uses Facebook to improve communication

Sheriff uses Facebook to improve communication

St. Johns County Sheriff David B. Shoar told Historic City News local reporters that his office is now available on Facebook — the popular social networking website.

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