Tax bills are on the way
Tax Collector Dennis W Hollingsworth, CFC, informed local Historic City News reporters that, beginning today, St Johns County property owners can expect to find their tax bills in the mailbox as the 2012 tax season begins.
Letter: Brunson has best qualifications
Letter: Brunson has best qualifications Phyllis and Al Abbatiello Fruit Cove, FL 32259 Dear Editor: After considerable thought, Al and I unconditionally endorse Randy Brunson for County Commission, District 5.
Rich O’Brien is the right choice for Beach
We find it a bit ironic, at best, that St Augustine Beach Commission candidate Edward George would send a postcard to registered voters at St Augustine Beach that implies Republican voters need to know where O’Brien stands on the “issues” — the inference, of course, that George represents Republican voters better than O’Brien.
Missouri probationer faces new charges locally
A 59-year old man, on probation for methamphetamine charges from St Charles County, Missouri, has been arrested and charged with production of methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell, manufacture, or deliver, and possession of drug paraphernalia here in St Johns County.
National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba
The University of Florida and partnering organizations have made it possible for Historic City News readers to attend the first United States tour of the National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba since the beginning of Communist rule under Fidel Castro.
Counting absentee ballots has begun
Supervisor of Elections Vicky Oakes told Historic City News that while over 24,000 St Johns County voters have appeared at one-of-six local Early Voting locations since Saturday morning, three familiar faces are already busily tabulating the 16,000 ballots cast by mail or through this year’s greatly enhanced absentee voting program.
St Augustine Commission holiday meetings
Former Mayor George Gardner The St Augustine Report St Augustine, FL The holidays during November and December have reduced City Commission meetings to just two over the next two months, but commissioners will fill some time in workshops.
Hotel Ponce de Leon celebrates 125 years
Historic City News readers in St Augustine can look forward to a year-long celebration beginning January 10, 2013; as Flagler College commemorates the 125th anniversary of the opening of the city’s most photographed resort; the Hotel Ponce de Leon.