HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2012

Victoria Baer guest speaker at Tea Party

Historic City News reporters have learned that when the St Augustine Tea Party convenes its regular meeting at the Village Inn on Tuesday, December 11, the topic for the evening’s presentation by Virginia Baer will be “Agenda 21” — the United Nations plan that would transform America for the worse.

Community

Parents Advancing Global Education

Two St Johns County moms have informed Historic City News that they are on a mission to unite, educate and support parents and community members for the purpose of expanding students’ technology skills; so that, one day, they can successfully compete globally.

Community

November new business openings

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.

Business

Add “gender identity” to protected class

Add “gender identity” to protected class Jessica Windisch St Augustine, FL Dear Editor, I would like to bring to your readers’ attention to Monday night’s regular meeting of the City of St Augustine commission, when there will be a second reading and public hearing of Ordinance No. 2012-15; an ordinance of the City of St…

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Editorials

National Cemetery holds wreath-laying ceremony

Michael Isam, spokesman for the Veterans Council of St Johns County, announced to local Historic City News reporters that, for the first time since the observance began in 2007, all 1218 graves in the St. Augustine National Cemetery will receive a wreath as part of the 2012 “Wreaths Across America” ceremonies.

Community

Teacher jailed for possessing child pornography

When he showed up at a St Johns County school Friday, a 26-year-old substitute teacher was taken into custody by deputies for having child pornography on his computer hard drive, according to an arrest report obtained by Historic City News today.

Public Safety

Santa makes train stop in St Augustine

The Florida East Coast Railway notified Historic City News that Santa Claus took a ride on a special “Toys for Tots Christmas Train” as it traveled between Jacksonville and Miami today; including a brief stop, for the third year, in St Augustine at US-1 and San Sebastian View.

Community

Sale of RailAmerica means shutdown and layoffs

On Thursday afternoon, Gabe Lazzaro, VP, Human Resources for RailAmerica, announced the permanent elimination of more than 50 full time positions as part of the sale of its railroads to Genesee & Wyoming Inc., according to a memorandum to Historic City News and the employees of its Jacksonville headquarters.

Business