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Letter: Thirty-two years’ experience matters
Letter: Thirty-two years' experience matters George Lareau St Johns County, FL Dear Editor and Historic City News readers: Cheryl Strickland served as…
Posted inCommunity Government
Students attend 3-day model government session in Tallahassee
Local students joined nearly 700 students, advisors and volunteers from around the state participating in the 59th Annual Florida YMCA Youth in Government (YIG) State Assembly in Tallahassee. Historic City News learned that students served in the actual Florida Senate and House chambers as well as in the Cabinet and Supreme Court offices during the 3-day session, committed to “debate ideas not people”.
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City hypocritically reminds residents to conserve yard water
Paul Williamson, Public Affairs Director for the City of St Augustine, wrote to Historic City News last week to remind our readers that, with the start of Daylight Saving Time nearly six weeks ago, watering restrictions have been changed to suit the season.
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Invitation to attend the local Republican Party open house
The Republican Party of St Johns County will hold an Open House at their local headquarters, and Historic City News readers are invited to visit and learn more about Republican candidates running for office during this presidential election year.
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Police looking for answers in Spring Street shooting
Just after 8:30 p.m. last night, Historic City News has learned that St Augustine Police patrolmen were dispatched to a reported gunshot in the area of Spring Street off Masters Drive. This afternoon the details of that encounter have been obtained.
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City cautions residents to be alert to weekend bicyclists
The City of St Augustine reported to Historic City News that the Jacksonville-based North Florida Bicycle Club will hold its 25th annual Tour de Forts Classic on Sunday, April 24th. Motorist and residents are urged to use extra caution when encountering the ride participants.
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FDOT road repairs and maintenance report
Debbie Delgado reported the following St Augustine and St Johns County locations to Historic City News where the Florida Department of Transportation will be conducting roadwork that is expected to have an impact on driving, beginning this morning and continuing through the coming week.
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Tuesday meeting called to discuss San Marco design changes
Historic City News readers who have been waiting for the next opportunity to discuss potential solutions to the traffic congestion experienced at the intersection of May Street, San Marco Avenue, San Carlos Avenue, and US-1, will have that opportunity Tuesday.