In what started out to be a light turnout of early voters during the first week, 9,156 compared to over 20,000 during the first week in the last General Election, this week’s response closed the early voting session with a stronger finish.
While some of the first things that come to mind when visiting St. Augustine are the great weather, white sand beaches and world-class golf courses, many people are not aware that the City shares a notable history with Florida that is older than Jamestown and Plymouth Rock.
Historic City News readers looking for something fun to do during the week will find the historic weapons firing demonstration at Fort Matanzas National Monument a great choice.
The Northeast Florida Division March of Dimes reported to Historic City News that they will hold the St. Johns County March for Babies walking event Saturday, November 6th and there is still time for readers to participate.
St. Augustine Public Information Coordinator Cathy DuPont informed local Historic City News reporters today that next week, beginning Tuesday, November 2nd, utility construction will be underway on Anastasia Island.
St. Johns County Tax Collector Dennis W. Hollingsworth, CFC, in an effort to make paying your tax bill as convenient as possible for Historic City News readers, notified us of several different options designed to suit the needs, schedules and preferences of all taxpayers.
In an announcement released to Historic City News last night, the St. Johns County Republican Party made its recommendation for voters considering the Florida Constitutional Amendments.
Congressman John L. Mica, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Republican leader, told Historic City News, “Once again we have a stark reminder that, whether a shoe bomb, liquid bomb, underwear bomb, or package bombs, all originating from foreign locations, terrorists are still trying to penetrate our security systems.”
