State investigating discrepancies in Police Benevolent records
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State investigating discrepancies in Police Benevolent records

Public Information Officer Dee Brown reported to Historic City News tonight that the Office of State Attorney RJ Larizza is investigating “financial discrepancies” and conducting a review of official records of St Augustine Police Benevolent Organization, Incorporated over the past 5-years. The private group was organized on August 19, 2002.  It is funded through voluntary donations from St Augustine Police officers.

Lasting place of remembrance for firefighters, families and community
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Lasting place of remembrance for firefighters, families and community

Historic City News was informed that on last Friday, January 9th, St. Johns County Fire Rescue dedicated a permanent “Fallen Firefighter Memorial” honoring firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty and recognizing the courage, sacrifice, and commitment that define the profession. The ceremony also included the dedication of the department’s 9/11 Memorial, symbolized by a tree planted at the site to commemorate the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, and the sacrifices of first responders. 

A life of service to our hometown: Kerry McCarthy will be missed
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A life of service to our hometown: Kerry McCarthy will be missed

As the founding editor of Historic City News, I had the honor of interacting with Kerry McCarthy on any number of non-profit causes and in support of many local political candidates.  I’ve known Kerry for more than the 25 years that we have published, and in no small way it is fair to say that she was an influencer in my decision to pursue political campaign consulting as well as digital publishing.