Historic City News readers know that on Florida’s Historic Coast, some of the most memorable natural wonders, historic sites and family adventures are free. Plus, there’s a ton of fun to be enjoyed for just $10 or less per person. Here are some of the best activities, attractions, and tours on Florida’s Historic Coast.
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A public hearing regarding proposed changes to the roadway on US-1/SR-5, from SR-207 to the St. Augustine north city gates, will be held today at the St. Johns County Health and Human Services Building, Muscovy Conference Room, 200 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine, FL 32084.
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Friday morning, Historic City News local reporters were informed that a St Johns County jury convicted Brad Timothy Germain of attempted first-degree murder of a law enforcement officer. Germain is a seven-time convicted felon. He has a history of committing aggravated assault as well as aggravated battery against law enforcement officers.
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The St. Johns County community has stepped in and they are helping to pay for The Arc of St Johns $1.8 million Safe Harbor hurricane shelter for people with disabilities. The St. Johns County community has donated $1.3 million in just six months toward the cost of building the shelter and classrooms.
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On Friday evening November 15th, about 7:00 p.m. Flagler County deputy Dana Smith responded to the residence of an anonymous caller on Surfview Drive in the Hammock. The caller recovered a gym bag on the beach containing fifteen individually wrapped packages of a white substance which field-tested positive for cocaine.
Historic City News is informed weekly about road and lane closures in Northeast Florida from the District Two offices of the Florida Department of Transportation. Florida’s transportation system improvement needs exceed available funding, compelling news readers to keep watch over how our limited transportation resources are invested.
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Saturday, November 23 is Light-Up! Night for the 26th annual Nights of Lights in St Augustine, with the lighting ceremony scheduled for 6:30 p.m. in the Plaza de la Constitutión. Historic City News readers and their families are encouraged to arrive early to get a good parking space and enjoy all of the evening’s activities.
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When Freshman City Commissioner John Valdes of St Augustine floated a proposal for a referendum to be placed on the ballot in the upcoming Presidential Preference Election that would silence the City’s 14,000 voters when it came to selecting their mayor, Historic City News Editorial Board members scratched their heads and asked, “Why?”
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