Changes to how political campaigns are financed are brewing in Tallahassee; yesterday the House gave second-reading approval to a bill that would outlaw committees of continuous existence and raise the amount of money a candidate may accept from $500 to $10,000 per donor.
Flagler College’s Director of Academic Advising and Retention, Skeeter Key, told Historic City News reporters today that he is excited for the opportunity to do something most people would shy away from — kissing a pig at the Sunrise Rotary Club’s Rhythm ‘n’ Ribs Festival on April 6.
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.
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 year’s campaign.
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.
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.
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.
