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St Augustine Sergeant appointed Chief of Police
The next Chief of Police for the City of St Augustine, upon the retirement of Police Chief Jennifer Michaux, on January 13,…
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Blackwater Sol Revue and JJ Grey & Mofro
According to plans announced to Historic city.com this afternnon, by speakers in behalh St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners. though Karen Pan, Florida Favorites JJ GREY & MOFRO Host Second Annual BLACKWATER SOL REVUE at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre on Saturday, August 30th.
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London: President of travel and tourism chapter
In an announcement received by Historic City News late yesterday afternoon from Jay Humphreys, Communications Director with The St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors and Convention Bureau, we were notified that Brian London, research manager for the St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors and Convention Bureau, has been elected president of the Southeast Chapter of the Travel and Tourism Research Association.
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Crime Stoppers begins “text tips” program
In a media update received by Historic City News this afternoon, Crime Stoppers of Northeast Florida announced that June 15th marked the start of their new Text Messages program. These “text tips†from cell phones are part of Crime Stoppers anonymous tipster program in St Johns, Volusia, Flagler, and Putnam counties.
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Starbucks store closings announced
On July 1, 2008, Starbucks will close approximately 600 company-operated stores in the U.S. beginning this month and continuing through the first half of fiscal year 2009. According to a listing received by Historic City News from Starbucks yesterday, only the CR 210 store at Nature Walk is including in the first round of cuts.
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Vilano Boat Ramp Dredging Project
Yesterday, it was announced to Historic City News that the Vilano Beach Boat Ramp will be under construction between July 23 and October 6, 2008, for a project to dredge the boat ramp’s turning basin and access channel.
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St. Johns County considers Fire MSBU
The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is considering implementing a Municipal Service Benefit Unit to fund fire services in St. Johns County as previously reported by Historic City News.
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Five children victims in lewd behavior case
A 73 year old construction specialist with Florida Power and Light Company who lives at Treasure Beach is under arrest and incarcerated at the St. Johns County Jail pending payment of $20,000 bail on five separate charges of lewd behavior by an adult; involving children under 16 years of age.
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GMA recommends St. Augustine visit
In a news release received by Historic City News and posted by the St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors and Convention Bureau on yesterday, it was reported that ABC news was recommending that Americans stay home and visit Spain by coming to St. Augustine.