HISTORIC CITY NEWS

New Volunteer Orientation at GTM Research Reserve

Patrician Price reported to Historic City News that readers interested in volunteering at the Guana-Tolomato-Matanzas Research Reserve should attend a New Volunteer Orientation coming April 5, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Community

St Augustine Police: In search of accreditation

To quote the band AC/DC, “It’s a long way to the top if you want to rock and roll.” The St Augustine Police Department has long carried the stigma that came from a lack of accreditation. The St Johns County Sheriff’s Office has national and state accreditation which it achieved under the watch of the…

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Government

King Street Design Standards to be considered Monday night

The St. Augustine City Commission convenes for a regular meeting on Monday, March 25th starting at 5:00 p.m. in The Alcazar Room at City Hall, located at 75 King Street in St Augustine. Historic City News readers are encouraged to attend and participate.

Government

Hutson: State investment in Hurricane Michael recovery to top $1.8 Billion

Today, Florida Senator Travis Hutson (Rep Dist 7) updated Historic City News in St Augustine on accomplishments made this week as Florida’s 2019 Legislative Session continues. Senate Budget Prioritizes Education, Hurricane Recovery and Environmental Funding

Government

FDOT road repairs and maintenance report

Historic City News was notified by Florida Department of Transportation Public Information Officer, Allen Nelson, that traffic will be impacted at the following St Augustine and St Johns County locations where roadwork is being conducted.

Community

St Johns ranked first place in Health Outcomes and Health Factors

The Florida Department of Health in St Johns County reported to Historic City News this week that for the eighth year in a row, St Johns County is ranked first in Florida in both Health Outcomes and Health Factors in the national 2019 County Health Rankings Report.

Public Safety

14th Annual St Johns County High School Art Show

Collectively, the 14th Annual St Johns County High School Art Show, on display at the St. Augustine Art Association through March 31st, pushes the boundaries of themes like portraiture, nature, social commentary, the environment, identity and diversity in an array of eye-popping styles.

Community

To conform to state law, inflated severance pay must be removed from city manager’s contract

Last year before announcing that he would not seek election to a second term in office, former city commissioner Todd Neville challenged city manager John P Regan during a duly called and noticed meeting, asking that at least two other commissioners join him in a vote to remove Regan from office due to his failure…

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