HISTORIC CITY NEWS November 2014

Congress does not support 450th Commemoration

Historic City News readers have been given every possible encouragement from Paul Williamson, Director of Public Affairs; Dana Ste Claire, Director of the 450th Commemoration; as well as outgoing mayor, Joe Boles, concerning the “overwhelming support” being shown for the 450th anniversary of the founding of St Augustine.

Editorials

Visit Patriot Service Dogs at the Old Jail

St Augustine based Historic Tours of America is proud to announce to Historic City News that Patriot Service Dogs, whose goal is to provide trained Service Dogs to our wounded service men and women with PTSD, mobility disabilities or loss of a limb, are visiting Old Town Trolley today.

Community

Board of County Commission Regular Meeting Schedule

St. Johns County Board of County Commission 2014 Regular Meeting Schedule The St. Johns County Board of County Commission Meetings are held the first and third Tuesdays each month commencing at 9:00 am in the St. Johns County Auditorium located at 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine, FL. The Board reserves the right to cancel…

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Community

Thrasher, Renuart, and Hutson all resign their office

Historic City News has confirmed that St Augustine Senator John Thrasher, Senate District 6, will be making his way to Tallahassee to accept the position of president of Florida State University, even though he just won re-election to the Florida Senate about a week ago during the General Election.

Government

Florida State Parks are admission free for Veterans Day

In honor of Veterans Day, Historic City News readers will receive free entry for everyone at Florida’s state parks, including Fort Mose, on Tuesday, November 11. The Florida Park Service encourages residents and visitors to celebrate veterans and active military personnel by bringing them to one of the 171 state parks and trails to enjoy…

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Community

Hastings child dies after father hits him with truck

Traffic Homicide investigators from the St Johns County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Department of Children and Families are continuing their investigation into the death of 3-year-old Christopher Lee Lamer, who lived on Turpin Avenue in Hastings.

Public Safety

CR-210 overpass will begin service Tuesday

Florida Department of Transportation Public Information Director, Gina Busscher, had “good news” for Historic City News readers who travel the north US-1 corridor between St Johns and Duval County.<!–more–>

Community

Foster Parent Pre-Service Training Schedule

2014-2015 FOSTER CARE/ADOPTIONPRE-SERVICE CLASS SCHEDULE Meetings are held on Monday evenings from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at 1955 US1 South (just south of the 312 intersection), St. Augustine, FL 32086. Use the building entrance facing US 1 and the duck pond. Location may be changing in late February 2015 due to FIP program office relocation. For information:…

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