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Quick response in early morning house fire
Historic City News was notified that firefighters were responding to a residential structure fire at 2:46 a.m. this morning in the Ravenswood Subdivision at 4 McWillams Street.
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Saint Augustine Film Festival will have US premiere of Heartbeats
It’s not often that the movie-going public has a chance to attend a Premiere of a film and meet its lead actress and producer. But Saturday, January 20th, Historic City News readers are in for a treat when Heartbeats has its US premier in St. Augustine at Flagler College’s Lewis Auditorium.
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City Manager reveals picks for Confederate Memorial Committee
Historic City News readers will be watching next Monday, January 22, 2018, when the St Augustine City Commission hears seven recommendations to fill volunteer positions on the Confederate Memorial Contextualization Advisory Committee.
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Stop the Presses: Neville calls for change in City Leadership
In a move that started today’s special meeting for the St Augustine City Commission with an unexpected bang, the annual evaluation of the city manager began with Seat 4 Commissioner Todd Neville calling for a change in leadership for the city.
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City Manager annual review open to public Wednesday
This Wednesday morning at 8:00 a.m. in the Alcazar Room at City Hall, St Augustine City Manager John Regan will attend a special meeting of the City Commission to complete the appointed City Official’s annual review.
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New ATV will allow City fire department to be more responsive
St. Augustine Fire Chief Carlos Aviles informed local Historic City News reporters that his department was awarded a $31,595.39 grant to cover 100% of the purchase price of a new special use all-terrain vehicle.
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First commencement of Veteran’s Treatment Court Thursday
Historic City News readers are invited to attend first commencement of Veteran’s Treatment Court in St. Johns County on Thursday, January 18 at 2:30 p.m. in Courtroom 355 of the Richard O. Watson Judicial Center, 4010 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. forever changed our nation
Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who forever changed our nation.
Florida 7th District Senator Travis Hutson, reminded Historic City News readers this morning that Dr. King was a minister and social activist who played a vital role in the American Civil Rights movement.