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City, County, and State employees paid over $80,000 per year
These are the 312 highest paid public servants working for you in city, county and state government.
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Visit from legislative author of Soldiers and Heroes Monument Memorial Protection Act
Historic City News local reporters have been following growing interest from grassroots patriot groups and individual citizens concerned about the future safety of historical markers in Florida. Some are saying that they never imagined a day could come when vigilantes would act, without authority of law, leaving a string of vandalism and destruction of centuries-old artifacts — but now, they are not so sure.
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Civic Association: Beach Community want solutions
The parking challenges in the City of St Augustine Beach have been ignored for over a decade and members of the St Augustine Beach Civic Association think its time to get serious about a solution.
Posted inPublic Safety
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.
Be alert to lane closures and temporary detours, as well as increased congestion in these areas. FDOT employees and contractors will be working on the roadways and need your full attention.
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First Friday Artwalk
First Friday Artwalk Hosted by Art Galleries of St Augustine Friday at 5 PM – 9 PM Weather forecast: 57–64°F Cloudy On…
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Letter: How will a public park alleviate stormwater flooding?
Mary Ann and John Morrow
Coquina Avenue, St Augustine
Dear Historic City News editor:
After being away for only a week, we learned on January 15, 2019, that there will be a city park next door to us. How can the city decide this so quickly?
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Coquina Landgrab: You’re going to lie and I’m going to swear to it
Prior to the City Commission meeting two weeks ago, Historic City News warned our readers that if St Augustine City Manager John Regan has his way, city residents will be forced to pay $459,000, or more, for a land grab on Coquina Avenue (Davis Shores) that is already underway.
During the subsequent city commission meeting, January 14th, the land grab, whose tentacles reach back to Commissioner Leanna Freeman (an attorney who lives less than 4-blocks away on South Matanzas Boulevard) and John P Regan (the city manager who lives about 2-blocks away on Solano Avenue), was presented by the Director of Public Works, Michael Cullum.
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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.
Be alert to lane closures and temporary detours, as well as increased congestion in these areas. FDOT employees and contractors will be working on the roadways and need your full attention.
