HISTORIC CITY NEWS March 2013

Kelly will attend Senior Leadership Academy

Flagler College reported to Historic City News that associate dean of academic affairs, Dr. Yvan Kelly, has been selected as a participant in the Council of Independent Colleges and American Academic Leadership Institute Senior Leadership Academy for the upcoming 2013-2014 year.

Community

Living and dying by the polls

Hearing poll results taken after the resignation of Lieutenant Governor Jennifer Carroll, Bill Cotterell reported for the Florida Current that Governor Rick Scott and the Florida Republican Party need to raise doubts about the sincerity of ex-Governor Charlie Crist and his change of parties if they are to hold off his expected challenge in next…

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Government

Tax collector will offer drive-through service

St Johns County Tax Collector, Dennis W. Hollingsworth, C.F.C., issued a reminder to Historic City News readers that taxes become delinquent April 1, 2013; and, as a convenience to taxpayers who prefer to “drop off” their payment, curbside drive-through service will be offered at the main office.

Government

FWC holds regulation open house in St Augustine

Historic City News readers have an opportunity to come in, talk to biologists and let Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission staff know what they think about freshwater bass regulations during an open house in St Augustine on April 2.

Community

Holy Week services at Cathedral Basilica

Father Thomas S. Willis, pastor of Cathedral Parish, has announced to local St Augustine and St Johns County reporters at Historic City News the times for services during Holy Week at Cathedral Basilica.

Community

Men arrested in child sexual exploitation sting

The names and details of the fifteen men arrested in Operation No Soliciting were provided to local reporters with Historic City News this morning at a press conference held at the St Johns County Sheriff’s squad room.

Public Safety

Neighborhood Services Division Commander named

Flagler Sheriff James L. Manfre announced to Historic City News today that he has selected Paul Bovino to fill the position of Commander of the “Neighborhood Services Division” — the position left vacant by Commander David O’Brien when he retired March 8.

Public Safety

DeSantis named vice-chair of job creation subcommittee

After proving himself a champion for smarter, leaner and more accountable government, Congressman Ron DeSantis reported to Historic City News that he has been named Vice-Chairman of the Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Job Creation and Regulatory Affairs.

Government