Since the St Johns County Commission voted the optional bed tax into being in 1986, it has been the subject of both praise and criticism; however, at yesterday’s meeting of the Tourist Development Council, St Johns Cultural Council Executive Andy Witt threw a curveball that drew catcalls from some members of the audience.
Month: July 2013
Castillo management expands free speech zones
Chief Park Ranger Kimberly Mayo informed local Historic City News reporters that on Friday, the National Park Service has voided the citation issued to Saint Augustine tea Party member David Heimbold; and, no further charges relating to the incident that occurred on July 4, 2013 will be pursued.
Editor picks free entertainment this weekend
Historic City News in St Augustine is always on-the-lookout for free entertainment for local residents and visiting readers of our daily news journal.
St Augustine screening of Route 66 episode tonight
Laura Stevenson Dumas reported to Historic City News that due to popular demand, the this evening’s screening of the classic 1964 episode of the television series Route 66, has been moved to Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College.
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CPR instructions save toddler’s life
A Flagler County Sheriff’s Communications Specialist is credited with saving the life of a three-year-old child who nearly drowned in her grandmother’s Palm Coast pool Saturday afternoon.
Ribbon cutting for new public safety radio system
St Johns County hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony today, and Historic City News was in attendance for the unveiling of the new county-wide 800 MHz public safety radio system.
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