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Florida teen driver safety week
St. Johns County Tax Collector Dennis W. Hollingsworth told local Historic City News reporters that teen safety is a top priority for all driver license clerks at his office.
Posted inGovernment
Voting begins Monday in General Election
A reminder for Historic City News readers that early voting for the General Election begins Monday October 18th and will continue Monday through Saturday until October 30th.
Posted inCommunity
Native Plant Society program announced
Renee Stambaugh, President of the local Sea Oats Chapter of Florida Native Plant Society, announced to Historic City News that the program for their November meeting will be “Plant Identification”.
Posted inEditorials
Letter: Bridge of Lions traffic
Dear Editor:
At one time, the Bridge of Lions raised the bridge, if necessary, ONLY on the hour and half hour.
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Orthopaedic Associates tournament raises $26K
The Second Annual Orthopaedic Associates of St. Augustine Golf Tournament was held on Tuesday, October 5th at the St. Johns Golf and Country Club, according to an announcement received by Historic City News this afternoon.
Posted inBusiness
Recovery zone bonds finance Publix at Vilano
Historic City News reporters have learned that the Industrial Development Authority will be issuing $5.5 million in federal “Recovery Zone” facility bonds to assist in the financing of the new 28,000 sq. ft. Publix grocery store in the Vilano Town Center.
Posted inPublic Safety
Tavar vehicle recovered – human remains found
In what is being described to local Historic City News reporters as a gruesome crime scene in a heavily wooded area, St. Johns County Sheriff’s investigators have located human remains this morning — in advanced stage of decomposition.
Posted inGovernment
County begins fiscal year with increased reserves
On September 29th, Historic City News reported that the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners had adopted the final “Fiscal Year 2011” budget of $582 million — a $29 million decrease from 2010, and, a $151 million decrease since 2007.