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Upcoming activities at the Guana Research Reserve

The Guana-Tolomato-Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve invites local Historic City News readers to participate in their regularly scheduled and special events; dedicated to the preservation of an unspoiled and undeveloped natural treasure, that is home to sea turtles, land tortoises, porpoises, manatees, roseate spoonbills, North Atlantic right whales as well as a vibrant ecosystem and…

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Sentencing Friday morning for sexual abuser

State Attorney RJ Larizza informed local Historic City News reporters today that 32-year-old Michael Louis McIntosh was convicted on all charges that he sexually abused and molested boys under the age of 12 that trusted him and spent time at his home located at 7501 SR-13 North in St Johns County.

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Full runway-length taxiway opens at airport

The St Augustine – St Johns County Airport Authority announced to Historic City News the opening of “Taxiway B” this week; the last phase of a multi-year runway and taxiway improvement program at the Northeast Florida Regional Airport.

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Elections Supervisor announces scholarship

St Johns County Supervisor of Elections, Vicky Oakes, has announced to Historic City News in St Augustine that qualified full-time college or university students can win a $1,200 scholarship in association with the Florida State Association of Supervisors of Elections.

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Teenagers crash stolen vehicle in St Augustine

Corporal Catherine Payne informed Historic City News local reporters that a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder was stolen from North Orange Street in St Augustine last night — by 1:00 a.m. this morning, the vehicle was recovered and two juveniles were placed under arrest for its theft.

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Fire Captain Kenneth J Krulish Jr passes

It is with great sadness that St. Johns County Fire Rescue spokesman Jeremy Robshaw announced to Historic City News that Captain Kenneth Joseph Krulish Jr passed away, unexpectedly, early Tuesday afternoon, January 22.

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Schmidt-Alpers nominated for pro-bono award

Megan Wall, Managing Attorney for St Johns County Legal Aid in St Augustine, has made her decision to support local attorney Tania Schmidt-Alpers to be this year’s recipient of the prestigious President’s Pro Bono Award for the 7th Judicial Circuit.

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37th Annual Florida Huddle travel conference

Christy Myers, Vice President of Florida Huddle, announced to local Historic City News reporters that St Augustine and St Johns County’s Renaissance World Golf Resort and Conference Center will showcase Florida travel destinations to travel buyers from around the world beginning Thursday January 24th through 26th.

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