Stop wasting effort on charter government
Of all the issues on this year’s ballot, I am most concerned about the outcome of the proposal to establish a charter form of government for St. Johns County.
SAAA Lecture Series continues
In an announcement from Paul Geiser, Historic City News learned of the continuation of SAAA’s popular lecture series.
County commission endorsement
Election Day, November 4th is quickly approaching, early voting begins Monday and absentee ballots are being collected. It is with great thought that careful consideration that we ask citizens to cast their votes.
Commissioner Tom Manuel indicted for bribery
Historic City News has learned that United States Attorney A. Brian Albritton today announced the return of an indictment of Thomas G. Manuel, a 63 year old resident of St. Johns County, Florida, charging him with two counts of bribery.
Sherriff’s Office wins traffic safety equipment
Recently, the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office participated in the “Law Enforcement Challenge,†sponsored by the Florida Department of Transportation during the 2007 calendar year according to Kevin Kelshaw in a media release to Historic City News this afternoon.
Halloween thrills and chills
Visitors and Convention Bureau Communications Director, Jay Humphreys, reminded Historic City News that, with more than four centuries worth of spooky thrills and eerie encounters waiting in the shadows, St. Augustine is the place to be for Halloween thrills and chills.
Federal Point Road to close through February
Historic City News learned that the St. Johns County Public Works Department will close Federal Point Road in Hastings to all traffic beginning October 20, 2008, through approximately February 2009 for the bridge replacement project.
Cultural Events October 15 – October 23
Please call ahead, as changing weather conditions may affect some events.