St. Johns County Independence Day holiday office hours
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St. Johns County Independence Day holiday office hours

The media relations office of St Johns County reported to Historic City News that all departments of the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners, St. Johns County administrative offices, library branches and bookmobile, the Supervisor of Elections’ Office, the Property Appraiser’s Office, the Tax Collector’s Office, and the Clerk of Courts and County Comptroller’s Office will be closed Thursday, July 4th, and Friday, July 5th, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.

Florida Supreme Court revokes Joe Boles’ law license
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Florida Supreme Court revokes Joe Boles’ law license

Historic City News was informed this afternoon that the law license of former mayor Joe Boles has been revoked in a disciplinary action that has been expected for some time.  Boles, who was first admitted in 1984, practiced elder law, estate planning, wills, trusts and probate law with his stepson, William Masson, at 19 Riberia Street in Saint Augustine.

Guest Editorial: Are you prepared to vote?
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Guest Editorial: Are you prepared to vote?

Carol Anderson
St Johns, FL

At the risk of sounding overly dramatic, the coming primary election on August 20 is crucially important to the healthy future of St Johns County.  And now that all the primaries are closed, Historic City News readers who are registered Republicans will most likely select our elected officials.

City practices selective preservation
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City practices selective preservation

At this evening’s meeting of the St Augustine City Commission, a report will be provided from Buddy Schauland, City Building Official, in response to numerous inquiries and concerns related to the recent demolition of the 136-year-old historic residence located at 11 Bridge Street.  Historic City News has been following sources who have tracked many public complaints raised about the ostensibly “emergency” needs to allow the destruction of such a venerable and prominent house.