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Rawls: City embarrassed by exposure of past mistakes
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Rohde Avenue oak tree being destroyed
Few areas in uptown St Augustine and north city have better examples of our city’s large oak trees; nesting habitat for native birds, squirrels and other wildlife. Historic City News was informed this morning that residents along Rohde Avenue were instructed to remove their vehicles to accommodate the workers from the tree service. What followed shocked and drew complaints from neighbors to this otherwise quiet street.
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Lions donate money for special smoke detectors
St. Augustine Fire Department Capt. Robert Growick received a $1,000 donation from the St. Augustine Lions Club’s president, Wayne Mancil, for the purchase of smoke detectors for the hearing impaired during Monday night’s commission meeting, and Historic City News was there.
Posted inGovernment
Florida legislature: Going, going, gone
by Lisa M Hurley, Legislative Director
Florida Association of Counties
Special to Historic City News
To the surprise of legislators and lobbyists alike the House adjourned Sine Die Tuesday; they just went home and will not adjourn again as part of the 2105 regular session. What does this mean?
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Sourpuss needs an attitude adjustment or resign
At the heart of continuing acrimony, City Commissioner Leanna Freeman is behaving like a juvenile; pouting when she doesn’t get her way. Apparently she doesn’t like that Joe Boles was defeated and that our new mayor, Nancy Shaver, is asking difficult questions, demanding transparency and accountability.
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Proposed West Augustine Overlay District Public Meetings
Proposed West Augustine Overlay District Public MeetingsSt. Johns County is hosting a series of public meetings on proposed amendments to Article III…
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Board of County Commission Regular Meeting Schedule
St. Johns County Board of County Commission 2015 Regular Meeting ScheduleThe St. Johns County Board of County Commission Meetings are held the…
Posted inPublic Safety
Knock-down drag-out leads to two early Sunday arrests
Police in St Augustine were called to a disturbance at 57 Nesmith Street off Masters Drive about 4:00 a.m., early yesterday morning. By the time the call was completed, police had taken both combatants to jail in what was described as a heated domestic brawl.