Editorial: The city plans an elaborate party
For the second time during my life, St. Augustine is planning an elaborate celebration of its founding and expecting generous federal and state support.
Search warrants lead to two arrests – more to come
Public Information Officer Mark Samson reported to Historic City News that the St. Augustine Police Department was called to a residence at 51 Bayview Drive yesterday, September 22nd, to serve a search warrant obtained pursuant to multiple tips from witnesses concerning illegal drug activity in the home.
Letter: Bloated 2012 county budget
Dear Editor: Included in the St. Johns County “2011 Notice of Proposed Property Taxes” was a letter with the following statements: “The 2012 budget is expected to be $188 million lower than 2007, a 25% reduction”, and, “St. Johns County is doing more with less.”
Citizens may propose short-term Galimore plan
The City of St. Augustine reported to Historic City News that Lincolnville’s Galimore Center might remain open after county support ends next; providing a short-term plan is approved by the City Commission on Monday.
Air Patrol cadets inducted into Honor Society
2d Lt. Dennis Maloney reported to Historic City News that St. Augustine Composite Squadron Cadet Technical Sergeant Marc Sala welcomed U. S. Army Chaplain, Kevin Church, to a recent Civil Air Patrol squadron meeting.
Letter: The Taxer$
Dear Editor: I wanted your readers to know that the St. Johns County Tea Party, while disappointed by the vote of the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners to raise taxes, is not surprised.
Addressing colossal mess in Washington
The Flagler College Forum on Government and Public Policy announced to Historic City News that, on October 6th, they will host a presentation by former Scripps Howard News Service editor and writer Dan K. Thomasson.
Artistic and cultural entertainment
St. Johns County Cultural Council, the county’s designated local arts agency, periodically reports upcoming cultural events to local Historic City News reporters for the benefit of our readers.