HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2018

Local sex offender charged with soliciting child pornography

The United States Department of Justice reported to Historic City News today that 46-year-old Kenneth Brian Hanger of St Augustine, a registered sexual offender, has been arrested and charged by a federal criminal complaint with soliciting child pornography using the internet.

Public Safety

Editorial: Little if any dignity left for those seeking a meal

Editorial: Little if any dignity left for those seeking a meal Michael Gold, Editor HISTORIC CITY NEWS There is another battle brewing against organized volunteer efforts to feed people in St Augustine who otherwise might go hungry. Historic City News readers recall the controversy we reported when the “Food not Bombs” group attempted to serve…

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Editorials

Coastal Home Care names new manager

Cindy Walker, Development and Communication Coordinator for the Council on Aging, reported to Historic City News that Judith Geyer Ahlquist, R.N., has been named the new Manager of their Coastal Home Care department.

Community

Letter: Vagrant Watch Group is not homeless police

Letter: Vagrant Watch Group is not homeless police Riley Bannon St Johns, FL Dear Historic City News editor: When living in a city so defined by its history as St. Augustine, it is often easy to forget that what we do today continues to contribute to that narrative. The story is not fully written or…

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Editorials

Employment interview questions to avoid

Employment interview questions to avoid Anne Shaw The Hartford SBA Special to Historic City News The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has strict laws in place to protect job candidates and employees from discrimination. You should avoid asking job interview questions about age, disability, genetic information, race or ethnicity, gender identity or sexual orientation,…

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Business

Help county recreation department update Master Plan

As part of a multi-phase Parks and Recreation Master Plan update process, St Johns County Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting two community meetings that will focus on three main topics, including: (1) Master Plan Update and Summary (2) Overview of the Needs Assessment (3) Needs and Expectations for Recreation

Government

St Johns County preliminary 2018 tax roll submitted

The St. Johns County Property Appraiser reported to Historic City News that he has submitted the preliminary 2018 Tax Roll to the Florida Department of Revenue and the Local Taxing Authorities on June 29, 2018.

Government

St Johns County Independence Day Holiday Beach Tips

Historic City News readers will welcome a record number of visitors expected to experience St Johns County beaches during the 2018 Independence Day holiday. To improve parking, traffic, and access conditions for residents and visitors, St Johns County is offering the following Reach the Beach tips.

Community