Lawmakers learned yesterday that the state’s budget gap might reach nearly $2 billion, according to updated revenue estimates; however, some legislators remain leery of betting on casinos to bankroll the budget — while others are eyeing the gambling halls for scarce new revenue.
The very last item of business on Monday night’s agenda before the City of St. Augustine commission is an entry Historic City News readers should note; “Annual Evaluation of the City Manager”.
Flagler Sheriff Donald W. Fleming commended several deputies who are putting their best foot forward, repeatedly; Historic City News learned they would run to keep fit and support fundraisers for local charities.
Paul K. Williamson, Public Affairs Director for the City of St. Augustine, reported to Historic City News that our readers will want to watch the latest edition of Florida Crossroads, this week on PBS, and other public, educational and government stations across the state.
The Kiwanis Club of Historic St. Augustine announced that last week they recognized a local St. Augustine High School student as their “Student of the Month”, according to an announcement received by Historic City News.
At about 8:15 a.m. this morning, sheriff’s spokesman, Sgt. C. E. Mulligan, reported to Historic City News that deputies were on the scene of a vehicular crash involving a passenger car and a school bus on SR-16 near Inman Road in St. Augustine.
Party Chairman Harlan Mason invited Republican readers of Historic City News in St. Augustine and St. Johns County to attend a political rally, educational and social event later this Saturday at the St. Augustine Shrine Club.
As professional panhandlers have become more and more prevalent on the street corners at several congested intersections in St. Augustine, Historic City News recommends that police adopt tactics like those used in central Florida to improve driver awareness of seat belt laws, traffic control devices and unlawful speed.
