HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2014

Sen Ted Cruz energizes annual conservative conference

Sen Ted Cruz energizes annual conservative conference By: Hannah Bleau Citizen journalist and Flagler College student, Hannah Bleau, is attending the Conservative Political Action Conference 2014 in Washington D.C., and, as a Historic City News intern covering political stories, she filed this report on the grand opening ceremonies.

Government

Supervisor holds workshop for politicians

If you are a candidate for a political office, tonight’s candidate workshop, hosted by St Johns County Supervisor of Elections Vicky Oakes, was where you needed to be. About 22 St Johns County men and women, veteran reporter Peter Guinta, Historic City News editor Michael Gold, and two senior staff members from the Elections Office,…

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Government

Hutson Bill may eliminate concurrency fees for small developments

It’s not a law yet, but HB-7023, introduced by St Johns County State Representative Travis Hutson, would exempt new developments from concurrency fees, one of many provisions in a large economic development package that passed the House Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee yesterday.

Government

NEWS BREAK: Vehicle vs pedestrian crash — avoid Woodlawn

Historic City News was informed that one lane of Woodlawn Avenue is closed due to a single-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. St Johns County deputies and emergency vehicles are in the area of Woodlawn Avenue west of Lewis Speedway. The investigation is continuing. Check back for updates later today.

Public Safety

Watchdog activities for Sunshine Week March 16-22

As Historic City News readers prepare to take out their constitutional rights and give them a little exercise in the next couple of weeks, some great activity ideas have been shared with the office by fellow citizen watchdogs who are participating in “Sunshine Week” March 16th – 22nd, 2014.

Government

Roman Leone recognized as Squadron Cadet of the Year

Civil Air Patrol Captain Dennis Maloney, reports to Historic City News that local Cadet Master Sergeant Roman Leone has been selected by the Air Force Association as the “Squadron Cadet of the Year”.

Community

Cultural Council reacts to lease questions

During Monday night’s regular meeting of the St Augustine Beach city commission, Dr. David P. Rice, senior pastor for Ancient City Baptist Church, did not rise to the podium to offer an invocation to those attending; he rose, instead, in defense of the St Johns Cultural Council where he serves as president — the beleaguered…

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Government

Plans for San Sebastian View property unveiled

Historic City News has learned more about the owner’s plans for the property known as “Flagler Crossing” on San Sebastian View at US-1, where clearing and land preparation has been underway for several months. The parcel involved is immediately south of the St Johns County Administrative Palace, west of the Florida East Coast Railway tracks.

Business