HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2012

County commission District 5 draws contest

With sitting county commissioner Joseph “Ken” Bryan becoming an announced candidate, a three-way contest is brewing for the District 5 seat which he currently occupies — and, even though he appears confident in his ability to achieve re-election, his opponents say they are in the race to win.

Government

Fight for Civil Rights in St Augustine

During the month of February, the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument invites Historic City News readers to celebrate Black History Month as they present a new Civil Rights exhibit.

Community

Marriage Licenses Applications – 2/5/2012

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 Clerk of Court and should be consulted before taking any action.

Community

Final Judgments through 2/5/2012

Business

Freedom Trail now offers audio tours

Gwendolyn Duncan, President of “Anniversary to Commemorate the Civil Rights Demonstrations Inc” announced this week that Historic City News readers are now able to follow St Augustine’s Freedom Trail with the assistance of their own cellphone.

Community

Groundbreaking for seawall rehabilitation project

Local Historic City News reporters will be on hand when the City of St Augustine holds a groundbreaking ceremony for its seawall project; marking the commencement of a multimillion dollar project ensuring the preservation of an important historical structure for another generation.

Community

Bills advance allowing public to speak at public meetings

Public Safety Advocate Lisa Hurley updated Historic City News on a very timely Senate bill, and its companion House bill, that we, and others in the media, are following as the two bills make their way to the floor.

Government

Site selection announced for homeless center

City Commissioner and Vice-Mayor Leanna Freeman addressed a small crowd of about fifty leaders of government and non-government service organization this morning, all of whom were eager to hear news of the site selection committee’s progress in finding a home for the homeless in St Johns County.

Community