Author: Historic City News

Citizens push legislators to go after online bed-tax

St. Augustine and St. Johns County will be watching for a ruling in a lawsuit scheduled for trial next month between Orange County and the online travel website, Orbitz — however, yesterday, their Internet competitor, Expedia, reached a voluntary settlement with the county for an undisclosed amount.

Government

Man sought in Solomon Calhoun pool robbery

Sherriff David B. Shoar informed Historic City News that investigators in St. Augustine are searching for a black man in his mid to late 20’s who is said to have robbed a 17 year-old high school student at the Solomon Calhoun Center pool yesterday evening.

Public Safety

Tax collector refunds balance excess fees

St. Johns County Tax Collector Dennis W. Hollingsworth announced to Historic City News that his office has distributed $4,238,420.88 to the local government and taxing authorities, from unused earned revenue collected during FY2010-2011.

Government

Water in a Sustainable Community

Energy Efficiency Coordinator Lowry Shuler reported to Historic City News that Deirdre Irwin would address the next St. Johns County Energy Efficiency Education Series in a joint meeting of the Florida Green Building Coalition.

Community

Speech from Joe Montoro at K-9 ceremony

Joseph V. Montoro, Jr., was presented an appreciation plaque this morning for his generous contribution to the sheriff’s K-9 memorial — honoring K-9 officers and their handlers for their bravery and courage in the face of the most dangerous of law enforcement situations.

Community

Statue of Spirit honors K-9 officers

Historic City News was on hand today when a bronze statue to commemorate and memorialize the hard work of the Sheriff’s K-9 officers and their handlers was dedicated at the Memorial Courtyard in front of the Sheriff’s Office in St. Augustine.

Public Safety