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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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Henry Flagler, Pedro Menendez lobby senator
Florida senator Travis Hutson told Historic City News this week that, even though the legislative session has ended, they were unable to agree on a budget.
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ZZ Top and Jeff Beck
ZZ Top and Jeff Beck Saturday, May 9, 2015 (Rescheduled from the cancelled Sunday, September 7, 2014 event.) For a complete list…
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Jenny Lewis Concert
Jenny Lewis Saturday, May 9, 2015 For a complete list of events go to the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall website.
Posted inEditorials
Visioning consultant and Vice Mayor Horvath still not done
When Vice Mayor Roxanne Horvath brought Herbert A. Marlowe, Jr., PhD of Analytica Consulting to the city commission’s handpicked panel of volunteers, there were mixed reactions and some neighborhood residents said we didn’t need to spend the initial $15,000 consulting fee for a “visioning statement”. Taxpayers would end up spending $74,500 for the out-of-town consultant.
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FDOT road repairs and maintenance report
Laurie Sanderson reported the following St Augustine and St Johns County locations to Historic City News where the Florida Department of Transportation will be conducting roadwork that is expected to have an impact on driving, beginning this morning and continuing through the coming week.
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Guest Column: How law enforcement responds to mental illness
Debra Maynard
St Johns County, FL
In talking with St Johns County residents, I have learned that there is a common concern among those families who have a relative suffering from some form of mental illness; whether it be post-traumatic stress, developing stages of dementia, or chemical dependency.
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18-year-old student arrested on felony firearms charge
A Creekside High School student has received a 10-day suspension and still faces third-degree felony charges after a loaded .38 caliber handgun was found in his SUV at school Thursday afternoon, authorities told Historic City News.
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Public will have more opportunity to observe budget process
Mark Litzinger, Director of Finance, Budget and Management for the City of St. Augustine, has announced to Historic City News his schedule for the preparation of the City budget for the fiscal year 2015-2016