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Rutherford applauds advance of measures to bear arms

In support of the principle that constitutional rights should not stop at state lines, Republican US Congressman John Rutherford, 4th District of Florida, informed local Historic City News reporters that the House Judiciary Committee advanced the Fix NICS Act and the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act (HR 38) to the full House for consideration.

Government

Assistance available for agricultural land damaged by Irma

Renee Bodine informed local Historic City News reporters that the application deadline for financial assistance under the special Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is December 28th.

Government

Restaurant Association launches foundation for local hospitality workers

The St. Augustine Independent Restaurant Association announced to Historic City News today, the launch of the SAiRA Foundation — a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting hospitality industry workers in St. Augustine in times of extreme need.

Business

Cultural Council selects new Business Development Director

St. Johns Cultural Council is happy to announce the recent addition of Hala Laquidara in the position of Business Development Director. This contract position is partially funded through a grant from the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs.

Business

Letter: End pay for school board members

District 1 – Beverly Slough District 2 – Tommy Allen, Chair District 3 – Bill Mignon, Vice Chair District 4 – Kelly Barrera District 5 – Patrick Canan Jay Bliss St Augustine, FL Florida is one of the minority states that pays elected school board members handsomely, in St Johns County, the base pay is…

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Editorials

Photos with Santa during Kids Bridge open house

Your family can enjoy cookies and cocoa, children’s crafts and photos with Santa Claus this year, Kids Bridge chairwoman Lynn Straughan told local Historic City News reporters this week. We’ll also give you an after-hours tour of Kids Bridge, so you can see the important work we are doing to give troubled families a fresh…

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Community

The Deep State: Who are the swamp creatures

Historic City News readers are patriotically invited to attend the general meeting of the Saint Augustine Tea Party; held at the Village Inn located at 900 North Ponce de Leon Boulevard in St. Augustine on November 28, 2017, 6:30 p.m.

Community

Mott captured attempting to flee into Canada

Very disturbing turn of events yesterday, reported to Historic City News in a press conference with officials from the Neptune Beach Police Department and Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office just after 5:00 p.m. this evening.

Public Safety