Art in Public Spaces Exhibit: A Day Without Violence

For over 15 years, St. Johns County students have participated in an art and poetry contest called, “A Day Without Violence”.  The contest focuses on peace in the home.  On display are the winners of the Betty Griffin Center annual calendar for 2020.

Community

Hutson introduces Keep Our Graduates Working Act

In his second bill filed this Session relative to workforce issues, the proposed “Keep Our Graduates Working Act”, introduced by GOP Senator Travis Hutson of St Johns County, would mandate a moratorium on the suspension of professional licenses, certificates, and permits based solely on student loan delinquency or default.

Government

Pacetti takes plan to the legislature for protection of veteran memorials

Since 2015, an epidemic of desecration has erupted as extremists across Florida are waging war against our history and against the memories of our veterans by using their memorials as canvasses for social protest.  Historic City News has learned that In Florida, over 50 known incidents have been identified.  It is likely that there are…

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Government

Beach holds special Final Budget Meeting

The City of St. Augustine Beach Communications Coordinator, Cindy Walker, reported to Historic City News that last night, September 23, 2019, the City Commission held a Special Final Budget Meeting to discuss issues like the millage, the fiscal year 2020 budget, insurance proposals, and projects for which the City will request County funding.

Government

FDOT road repairs and maintenance report

Historic City News was notified by Florida Department of Transportation Public Information Officer, Allen Nelson, that traffic will be impacted at the following St Augustine and St Johns County locations where roadwork is being conducted.

Community

River House Calendar of Events

Program Coordinator Twyla Abo reported to Historic City News the following activities from the River House Calendar of Events.  All programs, unless otherwise noted, are held at River House, 179 Marine Street in St Augustine. 

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