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Guest Column: Getting healthier in 2014
Guest Column: Getting healthier in 2014
Eric West
St Johns, FL
Over 2000 years ago, Hippocrates said “Walking is man’s best medicine” and his advice then still rings true today.
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Injured owl rescued by citizen at St Augustine Beach
This morning while firefighters were on their way to Station 7 at the St Augustine Beach Pier, they were stopped by a passing motorist on A1A who has discovered an injured baby owl on the side of the road, according to a report received by Historic City News today.
Posted inGovernment
Tax collector may begin taking weapons applications
In a move heralded to put the application process “closer to the people”, a move that some legislators say will make applying for a concealed weapon permit “more convenient” for taxpayers, Sen. Wilton Simpson and Representative James Grant proposed a bill this week to let county tax collectors handle gun permit applications.
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SeaWorld: The truth is in our parks and people
SeaWorld: The truth is in our parks and people
Fred Jacobs
Vice President, Communications
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment
Dear Historic City News readers:
Inaccurate reports recently have generated questions about SeaWorld and the animals in our care. The truth is in our parks and people, and it’s time to set the record straight.
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An Old Fashioned Christmas
Pastor Alex Hill has invited all Historic City News readers to join in a singing of Christmas carols, a retelling of the Christmas story, and the opportunity for families and friends to connect; all the while enjoying hot chocolate and cookies together during “An Old Fashioned Christmas” Christmas Eve service presented by Journey of Faith Christian Church.
Posted inGovernment
City appoints visioning steering committee
Historic City News was notified of the names of the 15 appointees to the latest citizen committee, a “visioning” steering committee; selected from among the residential, business and institutional communities of the city. The organizational meeting, being held on Thursday, January 9th, will start at 3:00 p.m. in The Alcazar Room at City Hall.
Posted inBusiness
Local Wexford Strategies expands into Tallahassee
St Augustine High School graduate, Kevin Doyle, President of Florida-based government affairs firm, Wexford Strategies, announced to Historic City News the Grand Opening of the firm’s third office location. Tallahassee, Florida will soon join the public affairs, strategic business development, and government relations firm, whose offices are currently located in Jacksonville and Washington, DC.
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See how Clarence regains his lost wing in “The Gift”
Historic City News readers are invited to attend a free performance of the Justin Vargas Jr story, “The Gift” — an unpredictable Christmas saga that takes the audience on a zany adventure with a spunky angel named Clarence.