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Letter: Be informed about Common Core State Standards
Letter: Be informed about Common Core State Standards
John Thrasher
Former Republican Party of Florida Chairman
St Augustine, FL
Dear Editor:
Like many of your readers, I have been following the conversation regarding a new education reform initiative soon to arrive in Florida schools, the Common Core State Standards. Unfortunately, there has been a tremendous amount of misinformation about the movement to raise academic standards, especially among our fellow conservatives.
Three senior citizens, who are customers of Wells Fargo, NA in St Augustine, had their bank accounts illegally accessed; and, funds, reportedly totaling $6,000, were taken from their bank accounts, without their knowledge, according to a report received by Historic City News from Sheriff’s Financial Crimes Detective Henry Miller.
Friday night St Augustine police were called to Kilwin’s on St George Street, when witnesses reported that a 16-year-old boy had been struck in the face and knocked to the floor inside the chocolate, fudge and ice cream shop, according to information obtained by Historic City News today.
Letter: Commissioners want Gauze Mahal for own benefit
A North Florida technical assistance panel will submit a comprehensive report and recommendation for the failed Sebastian Inland Harbor project located along the San Sebastian River in the City of St Augustine; according to information received by Historic City News last week.
In February 2011, Glenn Hastings, executive director of the Tourist Development Council, was looking for help managing the category of bed tax revenue that funds local arts, cultural, and heritage events.
During their July 16 meeting, St Johns County commissioners heard detailed information; and, on Tuesday, July 23, 2013, Historic City News readers are invited to attend a workshop to consider and discuss the 2014 proposed budget.