Guest column: Iraq War Veteran gets new home
Iraq War Veteran gets new home
By Michael Isam
MSgt John Hayes and his family officially became St Johns County residents yesterday; having received what his benefactors, Homes for Our Troops, consider “a down payment” from a grateful public for his sacrifice during the Iraq War.



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Computer hacking exploded when the Internet evolved, making it easy to access computers via networks; and, now that wireless connections have become commonplace, formerly “closed networks” where you had to gain a physical connection to gain access, have become “open networks”.
Historic City News was informed that, last week, logging crews began thinning pine trees planted in the Guana River Wildlife Management Area in an effort to improve the habitat for wildlife and to help restore the natural plant community across the management area.
Members of Congress are encouraged by the Congressional Institute to recognize the artistic talents of their young constituents; and, in St Augustine and St Johns County, our Congressman, Representative Ron DeSantis, has informed Historic City News that he wants this year’s Congressional Art Competition winner to be from our District.
Athletics at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind are on a hot streak, according to a report received by Historic City News today.
Historic City News has been informed that state law enforcement agencies and associations joined forces today to encourage spring breakers to have a safe celebration in Florida.
On the first official day of the St Augustine Lions Seafood Festival, presented by Winn-Dixie, Historic City News reporters noticed a sea of activity as vendors and rides are still being setup at lunchtime.