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Mica brings home the bacon for Sunshine Bus

St. Augustine and St. Johns County Congressman John L. Mica told Historic City News today that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the Sunshine Bus Company a $527,780 grant to assist in the purchase of new transit service vehicles.

Government

Train Safety Awareness Week honors

Historic City News learned from the Florida Department of Transportation that St. Johns Sheriff’s Corporal Robin Juratovac will be recognized at a ceremony on Wednesday, October 26th as a “Top Officer” for her outstanding efforts during the 2011 Train Safety Awareness Week.

Public Safety

May recognized for 30 years with Youth Ranch

Law Enforcement Division Director Art F. May told Historic City News that he was recently honored for 30 years of service during an annual encampment and open house held at the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch in Live Oak.

Community

City pitches 450th master plan to TDC

Paul K. Williamson, Public Affairs Director for the City of St. Augustine, informed Historic City News reporters that, today, his department delivered a presentation before the St. Johns County Tourist Development Council to update them on the progress and implementation of the strategic working master plan for the 450th commemoration. The presentation highlights the strengths…

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Government

Second Annual Seafood Festival

Lisa Gardner, Events Coordinator for the City of Palm Coast, invited Historic City News readers to attend the Second Annual Seafood Festival; scheduled this year on Saturday and Sunday, November 5th and 6th.

Community

Ten years of fear in Palm Coast

The Palm Coast Fire Department is providing a special treat for Halloween; free admission to the tenth annual Hall of Terror, according to an announcement received by Historic City News today.

Community

Former postmaster George Bissett passes

Craig Funeral Home Crematory and Memorial Park Funeral Operations Manager, Russell D. Hall, LFD, announced to Historic City News that George William Bissett, 88, of St. Augustine, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2011, surrounded by his family at the Bailey Family Care Center.

Community