HISTORIC CITY NEWS August 2008

Tanner issues “warrant” for TS Fay

State Attorney John Tanner had the 7th Circuit Court issue a warrant today for the arrest of Tropical Storm Fay alleging that “with willful intent and malice aforethought” Fay has destroyed literally hundreds of his political campaign signs — signs which Tanner warned were not to be tampered with or vandalized.

Editorials

Garbage Collection in St. Johns County

St. Johns County has announced to Historic City News this revised schedule for garbage collection: No garbage will be collected on Friday, August 22, due to severe weather.

Community

Stevenson reminds voters to turn out

Dear Friends, Neighbors and St.Johns County residents and Business Owners: I am up for re-election this August with an opponent in the primary. I have learned a great deal during this first term. I am asking for your support for a second term. I believe the next 4 years will be a time of challenge…

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Community

Stevenson provides emergency information

EMERGENCY OPERATIONS NUMBERS AND WEBSITE: Hope you are safe and dry-as Fay heads out of town. Many people I have spoken to have been staying home watching the Summer Olympic essential service workers in health care-water utility-and emergency services have been shifted into overtime working 12 to 16 hour shifts to help us weather this…

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Community

County compile damage assessments

Damage Assessment Reports in St. Johns County: The County is asking Historic City News to inform residents that if any property owner has property damage from Tropical Storm Fay, to please call the citizen hotline at 824-5550 to report the damage.

Government

City Hall closes early today

City of St. Augustine Offices Closed due to effects of Tropical Storm Fay Historic City News has been notified that the offices for the City of St. Augustine will be closed today, Friday August 22, 11:30 a.m . due to the effects of Tropical Storm Fay.

Government

Bridge of Lions is closed

Historic City News has just been advised by the St. Johns County authorities that the Bridge of Lions as well as areas of King Street between US 1 and Malaga Street are now closed.

Community

Steering Committee Visioning Summary

Visioning Summary Consensus Statements The following Consensus Statements were distributed to Steering Committee members via email. Responses were compiled by Linda Dixon for discussion and reconciliation and the results were forwarded to Historic City News.

Community