HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2015

Special referendum ballot open to all voters

Beginning today and continuing through the November 3rd Special Referendum Election, Historic City News readers will notice the red ballot drop off boxes throughout St Johns County for use by absentee voters, when they are ready to return their ballots.

Government

Public Notice of Negotiation Meetings – IAFF

PUBLIC NOTICE OF NEGOTIATION MEETINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, PURSUANT to Section 286.011, Florida Statutes, representatives of the Collective Bargaining Team of St. Johns County and representatives of the International Association of Firefighters Local #3865 will meet in public session for the purpose of collective bargaining contract negotiations. The following meetings have been scheduled in…

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Community

Legislative Delegation Public Hearing and Legislative Deadlines

Legislative Delegation Public Hearing and Legislative Deadlines – An Organizational Meeting and General Legislative Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2015, at 1:00 p.m., in the St. Johns County Commission Chambers. The purpose of the meeting is to elect a Chair and Vice Chair of the St. Johns County Delegation and take…

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Community

Stolen check card number turns up at Jacksonville grocery

A 44-year old St Johns County woman became the victim of credit card fraud last week when she discovered that her bankcard had been used without permission at a Publix Supermarket in Jacksonville, according to a police report filed with Historic City News this evening.

Public Safety

Public hearing for FDOT 5-Year Transportation Plan update

Florida Department of Transportation will hold a 5-Year Work Program meeting to discuss their Tentative FY 2017-2021 plans in St Johns County, and all Historic City News readers are invited to attend and participate.

Community

Boles caught using expired pass to get free parking

A couple of months ago, while attending and reporting about a meeting at City Hall, Historic City News editor Michael Gold said he returned to his vehicle to find a bright yellow parking citation. Gold laughed as he marched directly to the City Finance Department, a block away, to pay the $30.00 fine. “That was…

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Government

Sheriff introduces informational kiosks to St Johns County

St. Johns County Sheriff David Shoar informed Historic City News that he has purchased six informational kiosks capable of broadcasting images of missing and wanted individuals, sex offender notifications, unsolved crimes, amber and silver alerts, safety and crime prevention tips; all which can be updated and changed at the kiosk location wirelessly.

Public Safety

Dana Ste Claire returns to speak with Williamson

Paul Williamson, director of public affairs for the City of St Augustine, informed local Historic City News reporters that the former director of the 450th Commemoration, Dana Ste. Claire, will appear on his Flagler College radio program, “The Break Room”.

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