Legislative update from Representative Cyndi Stevenson
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Legislative update from Representative Cyndi Stevenson

Committee Week 2: The People’s House is in full gear

Historic City News constituents living in Florida House District 17, have received the following update from our state representative, Cyndi Stevenson, as she wraps up the second week of committee work in Tallahassee.

Florida House Republicans Congratulate Gov. DeSantis and Lt. Gov. Nunez

This week Florida celebrated the inauguration of Governor DeSantis and Lt. Governor Nunez. The ceremonies shared a vision for a bolder Florida. The Florida House looks forward to working with the Governor, Lt. Governor, and Florida Senate in continuing our steadfast progress of lowering taxes, creating a favorable regulatory climate, providing the best education for our children, and protecting our unique and precious natural resources. By working together to accomplish these goals, I believe Florida will look forward to an even brighter future.

Guest Column: Paid parking proposal at St Augustine Beach
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Guest Column: Paid parking proposal at St Augustine Beach

Paid parking proposal

Max Royle, City Manager
City of St Augustine Beach

First, I’d like to make a clarification for Historic City News readers who have been trying to follow the discussions on beach parking plans.  The proposed paid parking plan for the City of St Augustine will NOT apply to pier park and the east end of Pope Road. Those roadways are owned by St Johns County, and it’s not known when the county might begin to charge for parking in those areas.

Editorial: Judge should step up and close this revolving door
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Editorial: Judge should step up and close this revolving door

Michael Gold, Editor
HISTORIC CITY NEWS

I don’t find myself telling judges what to do very often; but, I am hoping that Judge Maltz, or Judge Tinlin, or any of the other judges before whom former St Augustine City Commissioner Errol D. Jones has appeared, will step up and close the revolving door at the St Johns County Detention Facility, then find this man an appropriate program where he can get the help he desperately needs.

Adamec headed to prison
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Adamec headed to prison


Adamec A former 8th Judicial Circuit prosecuting attorney is headed to prison for nearly two years after his sentencing hearing Wednesday afternoon, January 9, 2018.  Christopher William Adamec was sentenced to 22-months in prison, an additional 10-years of probation, and restitution in excess of $100,000 to be returned to at least three of his private law clients.

National Underground Railroad extended to Florida
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National Underground Railroad extended to Florida

Historic City News readers are patriotically invited to attend the open meeting of the Saint Augustine Tea Party on Tuesday, January 22nd at 6:30 p.m., at the Village Inn located at 900 North Ponce de Leon Boulevard, St. Augustine. The returning special guest will be author, film director and historian, Derek Boyd Hankerson, M.A.