Posted inEditorials
Lunch break civics lesson
One of the joys of running for a public office is the opportunity to meet voters face-to-face; some agree with you and some don’t — but most of them are still respectful, even if they don’t.
Posted inGovernment
Expect your tax bill — beginning Monday
St. Johns County Tax Collector Dennis W. Hollingsworth, CFC, tells Historic City News that property owners can expect to receive a tax bill for their share of $349,312,788.38 from the 2010 tax roll beginning Monday, November 1st.
Posted inGovernment
Libraries close to public for training day
St. Johns County Communication Manager, Karen Pan, told local Historic City News reporters that all branches of the St. Johns County Public Library System will be closed to the public on Thursday, November 4th.
Posted inCommunity
County firefighters receive specialized training
Historic City News has learned that Lieutenant John D’Amour, Lieutenant Andrew O’Quinn, Firefighter Todd Guggisberg, Firefighter Steven Coursey and Engineer Isaac Frazier were among ten St. Johns County firefighters who recently attended a training class on heavy vehicle lifting and stabilization.
Posted inCommunity
Firefighters battle blaze at Island House Rentals
St. Augustine Fire Department Administrative Coordinator, JoLinda Brown, reported to Historic City News that just after midnight yesterday, Engine 44 and supporting officers responded to a major structure fire at Island House Rentals located at 400 Anastasia Boulevard.
Posted inCommunity
Halloween weekend entertainment
St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau Communications Director Jay Humphreys reported some great entertainment ideas for Historic City News readers to enjoy during Halloween weekend.
Cultural events for October – November
St. Johns County Cultural Council, the county’s designated local arts agency, periodically reports upcoming cultural events to local Historic City News reporters for the benefit of our readers.
Saturday Tea Party rally announced
Nancy Nadeau reported to Historic City News that the St. Augustine Tea Party will participate in a
“Get Out the Vote” Rally with other area Tea Party organizations on October 30th.