Posted inGovernment
Pro-gun Bills face Florida Senate Judiciary Committee
Historic City News readers are notified that three pro-gun bills have been placed on the agenda for the Senate Judiciary Committee meeting on Tuesday, December 5, 2017.
Posted inEditorials
Letter: Protest claims flawed process being used at Beach
Letter: Protest claims flawed process being used at Beach
Dr. Michel S. Pawlowski
St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080
Dear Historic City News readers:
I am submitting a formal protest to the St Augustine Beach city manager, Max Royle and Beverly Raddatz, as well as Mayor Rich O’Brien, and Commissioners George, England, and Kostka, concerning the application process and scheduled interviews to fill the vacancy on the city commission created by the resignation of former commissioner Gary Snodgrass.
Posted inCommunity
Traffic alert for Christmas Parade and Colonial Night Watch
Saturday, December 2 will be a busy day for Historic City News readers in downtown St. Augustine with two events necessitating the closing of some streets and detours of traffic.
Posted inCommunity
Register now for Field of Dreams baseball league
County Commissioners James Johns, St Johns County District 1, reported to Historic City News that registration for the Field of Dreams baseball league 2018 Spring season has opened through December 22 and is free for all participants.
Posted inGovernment
Rutherford applauds advance of measures to bear arms
In support of the principle that constitutional rights should not stop at state lines, Republican US Congressman John Rutherford, 4th District of Florida, informed local Historic City News reporters that the House Judiciary Committee advanced the Fix NICS Act and the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act (HR 38) to the full House for consideration.
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Assistance available for agricultural land damaged by Irma
Renee Bodine informed local Historic City News reporters that the application deadline for financial assistance under the special Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is December 28th.
Posted inBusiness
Restaurant Association launches foundation for local hospitality workers
The St. Augustine Independent Restaurant Association announced to Historic City News today, the launch of the SAiRA Foundation — a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting hospitality industry workers in St. Augustine in times of extreme need.
Posted inBusiness
Cultural Council selects new Business Development Director
St. Johns Cultural Council is happy to announce the recent addition of Hala Laquidara in the position of Business Development Director. This contract position is partially funded through a grant from the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs.