Local news in St. Augustine and St. Johns County local news

Lose an hour of sleep tonight

Local St. Augustine News — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:51:35 +0000

Historic City News reminds our readers that they are getting an hour older tonight when we “spring forward” in observance of Daylight Time.

Daylight Savings Time affects water restrictions

Local St. Augustine News — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:14:34 +0000

The City of St. Augustine alerted local news reporters that with the return to daylight saving time on Sunday, March 14th, landscape irrigation will be allowed up to two days a week, after 4:00 p.m. and before 10:00 a.m., throughout St. Johns County.

Shows appointed grant director

Local St. Augustine News — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:00:54 +0000

Historic City News received a report from St. Johns River Community College naming Carla Shows as the new Director of Grant Development.

Services for former Chief of Police Bill Robinson

Editor — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:47:02 +0000

Family, Friends, and Law Enforcement Officers gathered yesterday in Crescent Beach to honor Retired Chief of Police William Robinson; who died at his home on Sunday March 7, 2010 after a brave and courageous battle with cancer.

Phi Theta Kappa honor society spring induction

Local St. Augustine News — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:29:59 +0000

Historic City News received word that Phi Theta Kappa honor society held its spring induction ceremony recently at the St. Augustine Campus of St. Johns River Community College.

More charges filed for alcohol sales to minors

Local St. Augustine News — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:19:10 +0000

The Youth Services Unit of the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office reported to Historic City News the results of last week’s alcohol compliance detail — part of the “Party’s Over” campaign.

Bridge links Anastasia Island to St Augustine

Local St. Augustine News — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:45:51 +0000

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Save Our Bridge group participates in re-opening

Local St. Augustine News — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:51:59 +0000

Save Our Bridge spokesperson Theresa Segal reported to local St. Augustine news reporters that history will repeat itself as the newly rehabilitated Bridge of Lions reopens to traffic on Wednesday, March 17th.

Meeting topic: Sustain wildlife with native plants

Local St. Augustine News — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:56:12 +0000

Renee Stambaugh reported to St. Augustine local news reporters that the program for next month’s meeting of the Florida Native Plant Society will be “Bringing Nature Home - How You Can Sustain Wildlife with Native Plants”.

New Businesses through 03/07/2010

Local St. Augustine News — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:37:38 +0000

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.

One dead - others injured in car wreck at airport

Local St. Augustine News — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:55:08 +0000

St. Johns County local news reporters were out in the rain; on the scene of a fatal, multi-vehicle automobile crash near the St. Johns County - St. Augustine Airport shortly after noon today.

Let the sunshine in for a transparent government

Local St. Augustine News — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:56:21 +0000

Governor’s Press Secretary Sterling Ivey reported to the local St. Johns County news that Governor Crist has signed a proclamation designating March 14th – 20th as Sunshine Week in Florida.

Maguire: Manuel only exacerbated development

Local St. Augustine News — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:05:03 +0000

Local St. Augustine businessman and former St. Johns County Commissioner Bruce A. Maguire spoke with Historic City News reporters and shared his impressions of Thomas G. Manuel; the ex-commissioner who has recently been convicted of felony, federal corruption charges.

Product Licensing Committee being formed

Local St. Augustine News — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:19:24 +0000

Local St. Augustine news reporters watched Monday night as 450th Commemoration Executive Director Dana Ste. Claire told the City Commission about the importance of licensing products that are associated with the planned three-year-long celebration.

Do you believe in something more than people?

Editor — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:58:08 +0000

2012 is right around the corner and some Aztec Indians, and others, believe that this event marks the end of the world.