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Government Memorial Day Closures
Historic City News readers are being notified of the following Memorial Day schedule for various St. Augustine and St. Johns County government facilities.
Posted inPublic Safety
Burglary ring may be shut down
Historic City News crime patrol reporters have received word that four South Florida men have been charged in connection with several home burglaries that occurred in Palm Coast; however, they may be responsible for others throughout the state.
Posted inPublic Safety
Killer given life sentence
Circuit Judge Wendy Berger has sentenced Steven Leslie Stanaland Jr., to life in prison.
Posted inGovernment
City agrees on policy shift for 450th
One thing was clear to Historic City News reporters during yesterday’s workshop meeting of commissioners and senior staff that the City of St. Augustine is moving forward with commemoration plans for signature events and marketing, with or without First America Foundation.
Posted inGovernment
Inaugural meeting strategies discussed
Last week, Historic City News was on hand for a one-hour workshop that brought together government and private stakeholders preparing for the inaugural meeting of the federal 450th Commemoration Commission later this summer.
Posted inBusiness
Get boating requirements via iPhone
Founder Rusty Gardner reported to Historic City News that, in recognition of National Safe Boating Week, Florida By Water is releasing a new iPhone application, entitled “Vessel Safety Check”.
Posted inGovernment
Agenda for Joint County-City meeting
The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners and the City of St. Augustine City Commission will hold a Special Joint Meeting on Tuesday, May 24th at 9:00 a.m. in the St. Johns County Auditorium located at 500 San Sebastian View in St. Augustine.
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Enjoy numbers now – cuts are coming
Preliminary reports from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for March show St. Johns County at 8.6% unemployment (about 8324 people) — down from 9.2% in February.
