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Kaine Reacts to Ouster of Jim Greer from GOP

Brandi Hoffine, spokesperson for the Democratic National Committee, released the following statement to the St. Johns County news desk at Historic City News, from DNC Chairman Tim Kaine in response to the ouster of Florida GOP Chairman Jim Greer.

Community

Flagler College spring community lecture series

Priscilla Proctor, Coordinator of College and Public Relations, reported to the St. Augustine local news desk at Historic City News that the Flagler College spring Community Lecture Series, titled “Analyze This: Literary and Film Interpretation,” will open with Ian Pounds.

Community

Purdy returns to Medical Examiners Commission

Pending Senate confirmation, Historic City News has learned from the governor’s press office that 56 year old Jim Purdy of Daytona Beach has been reappointed to the Florida Medical Examiners Commission.

Government

Arbor Day plantings since 1984

The City of St. Augustine has reported to Historic City News local St. Augustine news desk that after this month’s Arbor Day ceremonies, they will have planted a total of 72 trees over the past 27 years.

Community

Letter: Amendment 4 offers well-founded solution

Dear Editor: This letter is in response to the January 4th, 2010 guest editorial by Tom Patton which claims “We already have Hometown Democracy”.

Editorials

Several gun bills introduced in Florida

Historic City News legislative desk has received a list of house and senate gun bills that have already been filed for the upcoming legislative session here in Florida.

Public Safety

Governor declares state of emergency

STATE OF FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 10-01 (Emergency Management – Freezing Temperatures)

Government

Arbor Day plantings and tree giveaway

Historic City News local St. Augustine news desk has learned that the City of St. Augustine will commemorate Arbor Day on Thursday, January 14th with the planting of six Live Oak trees on the perimeter of Francis Field.