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People of Florida: 2 — Lobbyists: 0
Today Historic City News learned that once again that the power of the grassroots here in Florida can overcome any special interest, no matter how entrenched.
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Guest: Want to help save 1 billion gallons of water?
Guest: Want to help save 1 billion gallons of water? Skip a week of lawn irrigation this winter Ann B. Shortelle, Ph.D.…
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St Augustine loses assistant city attorney to Jacksonville firm
Historic City News learned last week that St Augustine Assistant City Attorney Denise May will be leaving to accept a position at the firm of Marks Gray in Jacksonville.
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How will judge rule on transgender teen’s choice of bathrooms
The St Johns County School District is in federal district court this week defending their refusal to allow a Nease High School teenager, F2M transgender student Drew Adams, to use the same restrooms reserved for boys, because Adams was born a female.
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Ethics: City officials must avoid contracts with regulated companies
About two weeks ago the attorney for the City of St Augustine was informed by Florida Commission on Ethics Senior Attorney, Betsy Daley, that to remain in compliance with state ethics laws, it will be necessary for any city employee to avoid personal contracts for service with any company regulated by their agency or department.
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Letter: Thanks Ted Yoho for supporting jobs and agriculture
Letter: Thanks Ted Yoho for supporting jobs and agriculture
Matt Sutton
Atlantic Beach, Florida
Dear Historic City News editor:
As more and more groups try to create an unsuspecting, negative narrative about the agricultural industry, and more specifically sugar, I would like to personally give thanks this holiday season to Congressman Yoho for supporting our American agricultural industry and standing up for the American jobs that our industry creates.
Posted inPublic Safety
Hit-and-run driver found and arrested in South Carolina
The 74-year-old Hilton Head Island man who fled the scene of two November crash scenes, James Rex Voorhees is in jail at the Flagler County Detention Facility after being extradited from South Carolina.
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Landowner Assistance Program lowers cost of habitat restoration
Landowner Assistance Program lowers cost of habitat restoration Fox Squirrels: Denizens of the Longleaf Forest By Arlo Kane, regional coordinator, Florida Fish…