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Attempted splash park abduction reported
Historic City News learned that St Augustine Beach Police are investigating a possible child abduction attempt at the St. Johns County Pier Splash Park.
Posted inBusiness
Is your boss too controlling?
Micromanagement is routinely the top complaint people have about their bosses according to a report aired today on NPR News. In today’s job market where workers have more options, that’s a bigger problem for employers.
Posted inGovernment
St Johns County – Prohibition of unlawful harassment
St. Johns County Administrative Code
Section: Personnel
Title: 411 Prohibition of Unlawful Harassment
Issued: Jan 2006
Reference: U.S. Code Title VII
Revised: June 2012
Posted inGovernment
Outside law firm investigates complaints against county manager
When St Johns County Commissioner Jeb Smith was contacted separately by two individuals seeking to report complaints that County Administrator Michael Wanchick made inappropriate gender specific comments towards women and derogatory comments offensive to persons in the workplace who might be overweight, he took the information to County Attorney Patrick McCormack.
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Obituary: Judge Kim C. Hammond
The Seventh Judicial Circuit announce to local Historic City News reporters that the Honorable Kim C. Hammond, who served for more than 30 years as Circuit Judge in Flagler County, died yesterday, July 16, 2017, in local hospice care. He was 72.
Posted inGovernment
City bans artists but not panhandlers or bucket beaters
Under the watchful eye of St Augustine Police Assistant Chief Anthony Cuthbert and Commander Jennifer Michaux, a bicycle officer patrols the Plaza de la Constitution and artists protesting their plight. If they set up to paint, sculpt, or photograph, they face a fine and up to 60 days in jail.
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Visit Civil Rights Museum in St Augustine this summer
The ACCORD Civil Rights Museum reported to Historic City News that the museum will reopen for guided tours during the summer, from July 17th through August 10th.
Posted inPublic Safety
Deputy thrown from department motorcycle sent to hospital
The Florida Highway Patrol reported to Historic City News that charges are under investigation in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash that occurred yesterday afternoon at about 2:36 p.m. involving a St Johns County deputy sheriff.