Jeremy Robshaw, Public Information Officer with St. Johns County Fire Rescue, informed Historic City News local reporters that emergency personnel responded to a residential structure fire in Hastings on Saturday afternoon.
Day: July 24, 2010
Sessions planned on public works projects
Historic City News readers are encouraged to attend two upcoming public works sessions to learn more about construction and the associated road closures and resulting detours necessary over the next few months.
$250,000 grant for garage light conversion
Historic City News has learned that City Manager John Regan is expecting to save an estimated $103,102 on the Visitor Center parking facility’s annual light bill — thanks to a planned conversion of lighting fixtures largely paid for by a federal stimulus grant.
Ministry of Tourism sees tourism potential for area
State Senator Tony Hill reported to Historic City News that he recently hosted an economic development delegation of 40 dignitaries from the Ministry of Tourism of the Bahamas on a vision tour in various Florida counties; including St. Johns County.
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Kelso releases plan for Florida education
As school districts across the state scramble to make last minute adjustments to classroom assignments to meet the state requirements for reduced class sizes, Republican candidate for Florida state representative in the 20th district, Alan Kelso, takes the opportunity to outline his plan for moving the educational system in Florida forward.
Elections office provides facts about Primary
Vicky Oakes, Assistant Supervisor of Elections for St. Johns County, told Historic City News local St. Johns County reporters, “We’ve put together a quick info sheet as a reference to the upcoming August 24th Primary Election; listing some upcoming dates, deadlines, and election activities for St. Johns County voters.”