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Last call for $8000 homebuyer assistance
The Florida First Time Homebuyer Opportunity Program (FHOP) provides up to $8,000 in purchase assistance to first time homebuyers who qualify.
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Plaza probe shifts focus to Aviles Street
Historic City News local news reporters visited City Archaeologist Carl Halbirt and his crew during their recent exploration in the Plaza de la Constitución which was known to attract a crowd of curious onlookers.
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Pump out boat joins city fleet
Historic City News has learned that the St. Augustine Marina has added a pump out boat to its fleet this week.
Posted inGovernment
Sightseeing vehicles may get better egress
City Manager Bill Harriss will ask the St. Augustine City Commission to approve a planned sightseeing vehicle stop and Spanish Quarter entrance on their consent agenda.
Posted inEditorials
Technology brings un-invited guests
Almost every new computer has a built-in webcam these days — whether you want it or not; even if you don’t really know how to use it.
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CrimeStoppers honors police community
Dr. Suzanne DeWees, Executive Director of CrimeStoppers of Northeast Florida, invited Historic City News readers to attend their 12th annual community banquet honoring local law enforcement.
Posted inGovernment
The clock is ticking on teacher tenure bill
Teachers and students were out in force this afternoon and Historic City News reporters caught up with them as they picketed to the sounds of car horns, supportive gestures and cheers; just outside of the local legislative office of District 20 Representative Bill Proctor.
Posted inPublic Safety
St Johns County motor vehicle accidents
St. Johns County news reporters learned from Florida Highway Patrol spokesman Lieutenant William H. Leeper that a total of four people have suffered serious injuries in two separate automobile accidents in St. Johns County in the last two days — one a 7 year-old child.