Historic City News

Goldman will report to TDC at Monday meeting

Executive Director of the Visitor Convention Bureau, Richard Goldman, will present his report to members of the St Johns County Tourist Development Council Monday; local Historic City News reporters have been observing year-end activities of the private agency that is substantially funded by local-option sales taxes.

Government

Lincolnville carolers entertain community

Beginning Sunday, December 2, Historic City News local reporters have learned that neighbors and friends will join together to spread Christmas cheer through traditional holiday caroling for those in need in the Lincolnville community.

Community

Archbishop Wenski leads Mass for visiting bishops

The Most Reverend Thomas G. Wenski, Archbishop of Miami, will be the principal celebrant and homilist when the heads of the seven Catholic dioceses of the State of Florida celebrate the 5:00 p.m. Mass on Sunday, December 2 at the Cathedral Basilica of St Augustine.

Community

Save now on 2013 beach driving pass

Historic City News readers are invited to visit the St Johns County Pier, Tax Collector’s offices or the County Recreation and Parks Office, now through February 28, to purchase a pre-season beach driving pass and save $10.

Community

St Johns County curbside tax drop-off Friday

Dennis W Hollingsworth CFC wants to advise all Historic City News taxpayers that between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Friday, November 30, the main office of the St Johns County Tax Collector, located at 4030 Lewis Speedway in St Augustine, will offer a curbside tax payment service.

Government

Beach commission selects Chief Hardwick

St Augustine Beach is one step closer to replacing former Chief of Police Richard Hedges today after commissioners unanimously selected 41-year-old Robert A Hardwick from a field of five finalist candidates for the position during a short, special meeting last night.

Public Safety

Republican Party makes hurricane relief donation

Underwritten by a pledge match guarantee from Ponte Vedra Beach resident Douglas Worth, State Committeewoman Becky Reichenberg informed Historic City News that the Republican Party of St Johns County has donates an $800 check towards relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Sandy.

Community

Balskus to be promoted in St Augustine Friday

Brigadier General Joseph G Balskus will surrender command of the Florida Air National Guard tomorrow afternoon; receiving a promotion to the rank of Major General and a transfer to Washington DC to continue his service as the Military Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff.

Community