Posted inGovernment
City offices closed for Easter
Public Affairs Director Paul Williamson reported to Historic City News that the offices for the City of St Augustine will be closed on Friday, March 29 — in observance of the Easter holiday.
Posted inEditorials
Letter: Is the Tea Party opposed to Democracy?
Letter: Is the Tea Party opposed to Democracy?
Terry Buckenmeyer
St Augustine, FL
Dear Editor,
I am mentioned in a March 5th posting on the Saint Augustine Tea Party website regarding a recent “Awake the State” demonstration in support of expanded early voting hours.
Posted inPublic Safety
FDOT road repairs and maintenance report
Laurie Sanderson reported the following St Augustine and St Johns County locations to Historic City News where the Florida Department of Transportation will be conducting roadwork that is expected to have an impact on driving, beginning this morning and continuing through the coming week.
Posted inGovernment
Money in politics is like rain on sidewalks
Changes to how political campaigns are financed are brewing in Tallahassee; yesterday the House gave second-reading approval to a bill that would outlaw committees of continuous existence and raise the amount of money a candidate may accept from $500 to $10,000 per donor.
Posted inCommunity
Skeeter Key nominated to “Kiss the Pig”
Flagler College’s Director of Academic Advising and Retention, Skeeter Key, told Historic City News reporters today that he is excited for the opportunity to do something most people would shy away from — kissing a pig at the Sunrise Rotary Club’s Rhythm ‘n’ Ribs Festival on April 6.
Posted inCommunity
Kelly will attend Senior Leadership Academy
Flagler College reported to Historic City News that associate dean of academic affairs, Dr. Yvan Kelly, has been selected as a participant in the Council of Independent Colleges and American Academic Leadership Institute Senior Leadership Academy for the upcoming 2013-2014 year.
Posted inGovernment
Living and dying by the polls
Hearing poll results taken after the resignation of Lieutenant Governor Jennifer Carroll, Bill Cotterell reported for the Florida Current that Governor Rick Scott and the Florida Republican Party need to raise doubts about the sincerity of ex-Governor Charlie Crist and his change of parties if they are to hold off his expected challenge in next year’s campaign.
Posted inGovernment
Tax collector will offer drive-through service
St Johns County Tax Collector, Dennis W. Hollingsworth, C.F.C., issued a reminder to Historic City News readers that taxes become delinquent April 1, 2013; and, as a convenience to taxpayers who prefer to “drop off” their payment, curbside drive-through service will be offered at the main office.
