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Wanchick to address Civic Rountable
St. Johns County Civic Association Roundtable president Anthony Bosco reported that County Administrator Michael Wanchick will be the guest speaker at this month’s regular business meeting.
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Federal commission announces meeting
The City of St. Augustine notified Historic City News that the date for the inaugural meeting of the St. Augustine 450th Commemoration Commission has been set for Monday, July 18th.
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Foundation honors donors at reception
Historic City News received a report from the St. Johns County Education Foundation of their second annual “Donor Reception” held May 26th at A1A Ale Works in St. Augustine.
Posted inEditorials
Editorial: Don’t spend it all in one place
Nearly everyone in St. Johns County got a raise this morning when Florida’s minimum wage was increased by 6¢ — to a staggering $7.31 per hour.
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Barbeque Fest reports record year
Carolyn Mudgette updated local Historic City News reporters on the final accounting for this year’s Rhythm & Ribs Festival and charitable benefit event, sponsored by Bozard Ford.
Posted inGovernment
Welfare recipients must test for drugs
Governor Rick Scott kept a campaign promise yesterday when he signed into law a measure requiring drug tests for those receiving welfare, according to an announcement received by Historic City News.
Posted inPublic Safety
Traffic Safety Team at beach pier today
Community Traffic Safety Program Manager Andrea Atran informed Historic City News that this morning, beginning at 10:00 a.m., the St. Johns Traffic Safety Team will be greeting visitors to the Farmer’s Market, next to the St. Augustine Beach Pier.
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Fires can easily cross county lines
Flagler County is bracing for another day battling blazes from more than a dozen active wildfires and brush fires according to a report received by Historic City News this morning.