Posted inCommunity
Make St Augustine Cleaner and Greener
Historic City News was notified that the City of St Augustine and its contractor, Advanced Disposal, are launching the “Make St Augustine Cleaner and Greener” campaign.
Posted inBusiness
TDC hears final funding panel recommendations
During tomorrow’s meeting of the St Johns County Tourist Development Council, among other business items on the agenda, members will review and approve recommendations from the St Johns County Arts, Culture and Heritage Funding Panel for distribution of $500,000 in bed-tax money for marketing twenty-two local events.
Posted inGovernment
Leary gets heat from commission
Historic City News reporters witnessed “return fire” at Monday night’s St Augustine City Commission meeting; triggered by a recently published letter from Commissioner Bill Leary that was critical of the city’s use of reserve funds and what he called “an unhealthy obsession” with the 450th commemorations.
Posted inPublic Safety
Arrest in disappearance of Rebecca Ware
After a Grand Jury indictment was obtained yesterday, Historic City News has learned that the former boyfriend of Rebecca Ann Ware has been arrested and charged with 2nd-degree murder; in the case of the St Johns County woman who has not been seen or heard from since October 29, 2010.
Posted inEditorials
Guest Column: Be ready for General Election
Guest Column: Be ready for General Election
Vicky Oakes
Supervisor of Elections
St Johns County, FL
The Primary Election is behind us now and we are already looking forward to and preparing for the November 6 General Election – it is only a few weeks away.
Posted inCommunity
Library card has never been worth more
There has never been a better time for Historic City News readers to sign-up and carry their St Johns County Public Library card while several area businesses are offering cardholders special discounts throughout the month of September.
Posted inCommunity
Homeless Veterans get a day of relief
Homeless Veterans get a day of relief
By Michael Isam
St Augustine, FL
There is a regime to daily life that begins with the rising of the sun; it is a lifestyle reminiscent of military life where the day is mapped out for you, minus the “3 hots and a cot” guarantee.
Posted inPublic Safety
County furnishes sand bags to residents
Communications Manager Michael Ryan reported to Historic City News that St Johns County residents could obtain free sand and bags to protect their property from flooding caused by the heavy rains associated with Tropical Storm Isaac beginning tomorrow morning.
