Posted inGovernment
Budget cuts in the billions – not millions
Historic City News received a transcript of yesterday’s budget statement; delivered before a capacity crowd in Eustis by Governor Rick Scott.
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Commission hears updated plans Monday
Historic City News has learned that when the City Commission convenes their regular meeting next Monday, two new alternatives for traffic flow along the bayfront will be aired.
Posted inCommunity
State Park celebrates Black History Month
Terri Newmans reported to Historic City News that The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Fort Mose Historic State Park will celebrate Black History Month at the first free black community in the United States.
Posted inEditorials
Letter: Does City use out-of-town catering
Dear Editor,
I just learned some very disturbing news.
Posted inGovernment
Cameron: More fun to say YES than to say NO
In a meeting attended by Historic City News and city officials yesterday, Assistant County Administrator Jerry Cameron said that he’s learned one thing since coming to work for St. Johns County — it’s more fun to say “yes” than it is to say “no”.
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Regan: Focus on moving Galimore forward
Historic City News sat in with City and County officials this afternoon, as both sides of a sometimes contentious contract over the management of the Willie Galimore Center came to the table at City Hall.
Posted inPublic Safety
Arrest made in case of graffiti vandalism
Community Affairs Officer Barbara Stevens reported to Historic City News that just after 7:30 p.m. Friday evening, officers from the St. Augustine Police Department took 18 year-old Hudson Patrick Crace into custody and have charged him with 15 counts of criminal mischief.
Posted inGovernment
Miner holding meetings around county
St. Johns County Commissioner Mark P. Miner invited Historic City News readers to participate in a series of community meetings to “re-connect” with the community following his year-long deployment with the Florida National Guard.