Public Affairs Officer, FHP Lieutenant Bill Leeper, warned Historic City News readers, especially the thousands of spring-breakers who visit St. Johns County’s beautiful beaches and numerous tourist attractions every year, to “think twice” before driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
At last Monday’s City of St. Augustine Commission meeting artist Gregory Travous spoke during the public comment period.
Assistant City Attorney Carlos Mendoza has additional amendments to incorporate into the proposed horse-drawn carriage ordinance after suggestions from commissioners made during a public workshop session.
What started as a request before the St. Augustine City Commission for permission to borrow $22.5 million for capital improvement projects, through the sale of municipal bonds, has been approved — with a pared-down ceiling of $18 million.
Historic City News reported from the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners meeting today where the body voted unanimously to adopt revised impact fees; resulting in significant decreases for non-residential categories and moderate increases for residential units.
U.S. Congressman John L. Mica (R-7th District) announced to Historic City News today that his long-term Chief of Staff, Russell L. Roberts, has decided to retire.
The Flagler College Political Guild notified the Historic City Newsroom that they will host an Education Forum on the “Current State of Education in Florida” on Thursday, March 10th, at 7:00 p.m., in the Virginia Room of the Ringhaver Student Center located at 50 Sevilla Street.
Historic City News will join friends and former county officials at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow to honor former County Commission Chairman, 97 year-old Earl W. Byrd; the oldest living retired St. Johns County Commissioner and County Official.
