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Obituary: Herbert L Wiles
Herbert Lucas Wiles, 92, of St Augustine, FL passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019 in Jacksonville, FL.
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Florida Public Archaeology Network advice on cemetery cleanups
Historic City News readers are reminded that our historic cemeteries are in critical need of care and attention. But before you rush out and adopt an overgrown cemetery, there are some important things that you need to know first.
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Ashlar Lodge donates to therapy for children with special needs
Horse Play Therapy Center, whose facility is located on State Road 207 west of St Augustine, was presented a $6000.00 donation on Friday, September 27, 2019, to provide funds in support of therapy for children with special needs.
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Bova will serve life in prison for 2013 first-degree murder
This afternoon, Joseph Frank Bova II, who turns 32-years-old in December, was convicted of first-degree murder after a jury in Bunnell listened to evidence presented during a five-day trial. The Flagler County jury deliberated only 39-minutes before returning a guilty verdict.
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Meet Cindy Walker: St Augustine Beach event planner
The City of St. Augustine Beach will celebrate its 60th birthday and Florida City Government Week beginning October 21st and concluding with an open house at St Augustine Beach City Hall on October 25, 2019, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
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Twelve public records exemptions included in new state laws
Governor Ron DeSantis considered 189 bills that were approved by the Florida legislature in the 2019 session that ended in May. Twenty-eight new laws take effect tomorrow, October 1, 2019.
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Cultural Council announces the replacement for Andy Witt
Christina Parrish-Stone, who was the director of programming for the Friends of Hemming Park for the past two years, will take over as executive director of the St. Johns Cultural Council. The council’s board unanimously voted to bring her on board Wednesday night.
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After nine years the Tea Party no longer welcome at Village Inn
Historic City News received word this week that after nine years and in excess of 500 related meetings, the Saint Augustine Tea Party has been un-ceremoniously un-invited to hold its future meetings at Village Inn on North Ponce de Leon Boulevard.
