The US Defense Department told Historic City News reporters that the Naval Air Systems Command has awarded a $781.5 million modification to a previously awarded defense contract to Northrop Grumman — the company says nearly 20% of the work will be completed in St Augustine.
Historic City News caught up with District 3 candidate for the St Johns County Board of Commissioners, Bill McClure yesterday as he stopped to cast his ballot in the Republican Presidential Preference Primary election.
Terri Newmans, with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Fort Mose Historic State Park, invited Historic City News readers in St Augustine to join in a celebration during its annual living history event, Flight to Freedom, on Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Flagler College in St Augustine reported to Historic City News that Estefania Mones was one of 10 college students selected to join the Liberty Mutual Responsible Scholars Community Project team in Los Angeles earlier this month.
Historic City News has learned from the office of United States Attorney Robert E. O’Neill, that 67 year-old Lydia Cladek who at one time lived in an oceanfront mansion at 189 Sea Colony Parkway in St Augustine Beach, has been convicted by jury on all counts of wire, mail fraud and conspiracy.
Marine Rescue Lieutenant Jeremy Robshaw, reminded Historic City News that St Johns County Fire Rescue will hold its annual lifeguard tryouts for the 2012 beach season this weekend.
Tuesday, Florida Representative Matt Hudson, Chairman of the Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee, recommended cutting the job of Gerald R. Briggs from the 2012-13 House version of the budget.
In addition to a grand prize including a beautiful crystal trophy and recognition during several events throughout St Johns County during 2012, three talented contestants will receive cash prizes in the upcoming local amateur event, “St Johns Got Talent”.
