Month: December 2014

Welcome Charlotte visitors to St Augustine

Historic City News is pleased to report that ViaAir’s first nonstop flight between the Northeast Florida Regional Airport (St. Augustine, FL – UST) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) will take place, today, Friday, December 19th.

Business

Police awarded grant for lifesaving equipment

The St. Augustine Police Department informed local Historic City News reporters that the agency was awarded a grant through the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation that was used to procure sixteen Automated External Defibrillators.

Community

Work waivers extended to SNAP recipients

SNAP: “Temporary” work waivers approved for seventh straight year By William Patrick Florida Watchdog Since 2009, Florida’s most able-bodied recipients of government food assistance have been exempt from work requirements. The “temporary” waiver will continue in 2015, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which distributes Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits — called food stamps…

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Government

FHP says “Drive Sober” campaign underway

The Florida Highway Patrol informed local Historic City News reporters that they will join law enforcement and highway safety agencies across the nation who are participating in the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign.

Public Safety