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Rick Scott elected US Senator from Florida
Tonight, Historic City News can report that the people of Florida have sent Bill Nelson into retirement — after 46 years of being nothing but an empty suit in Washington, D.C.
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Republican Party congratulates Florida Governor-elect Ron DeSantis
“It’s a huge night for Ron DeSantis and the people of Florida. Tonight, the supposed blue wave hit a BIG RED WALL,” said RPOF Chairman Blaise Ingoglia.
Posted inPublic Safety
Fiscal Year 2019 street paving expectations announced
The City of St Augustine has announced to Historic City News the names of streets that made its list of hopeful candidates for repaving, including those that require utility work.
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Election Day – polls open 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
The Mid-term General Election is today. Early voting ended on Saturday at 6:00 p.m. Today you must vote at your assigned precinct. Election Day – polls are open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
For those Historic City News readers planning to vote today and wondering what options you have, here are a few tips:
Posted inCommunity
Vote in the Sixth Annual Light Up Night! Contest
Old Town Trolley reported to Historic City News that for the sixth year, guests can vote for their favorite holiday lighting display in the annual Light Up Night! contest. Its all part of the Nights of Lights 25-year milestone celebration in St Augustine. Nights of Lights has been voted one of the Top 10 “Best Holiday Lighting Displays in the World” by National Geographic.
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Foster children find permanet homes
St Johns County hosted the inaugural Adoption Day Ceremony yesterday morning at the County Courthouse. Eight foster children have permanent homes after they finalized their adoptions with six local families in a ceremony Friday to celebrate National Adoption Awareness Month.
Posted inPublic Safety
Mulligan bail increased to $23,500 after first hearing
Deputies with the St Johns County Sheriff’s Office arrested and booked 45-year-old Sean Allen Mulligan at the county jail just before 8:00 a.m. on Friday morning. The defendant has a lengthy arrest history in St Johns County dating back to 1992.
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FDOT road repairs and maintenance report
Historic City News was notified by Florida Department of Transportation Public Information Officer, Monica Reifeiss, 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.
