Government closest to people governs best

Today, the Florida Association of Counties, the Florida League of Cities and the Florida School Boards Association notified Historic City News that they are collectively launching a new grassroots movement urging Tallahassee politicians to keep in mind that government closest to people, governs best.

Government

Slavin taken away by US Marshal Service

Historic City News has learned that Edward A. Slavin, Jr., was taken into custody by officers with the U.S. Marshal Service at about 1:00 p.m. today in connection with an outstanding criminal warrant issued by the Supreme Court of Tennessee.

Public Safety

Unpredictable weather on the horizon

Historic City News is cautioning our readers that tornadoes are extremely unpredictable weather events. Once active, they are erratic as to velocity and path — making them extremely dangerous.

Community

2011 A Taste of St. Augustine

This weekend, Historic City News welcomes the return of the 15th annual “A Taste of St. Augustine” which has grown to be the city’s premiere outdoor food festival.

Community

Student receives University of Chicago fellowship

Wayne Riggs, Ph.D., adviser and assistant professor of history at Flagler College, reported to Historic City News that Nicole Howlett has been awarded a fellowship into the Egyptology program at the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago.

Community

Fort Mose honors National Volunteer Week

Fort Mose Historic State Park guide Terri Newmans announced to local Historic City News reporters that the park will host an invasive exotic plant removal workday on Saturday, April 9, 2011, in honor of National Volunteer Week.

Community