HISTORIC CITY NEWS

HHSAC Executive Committee Meeting Schedule

Health and Human Services Advisory Council FY 2014/2015 Executive Committee Meeting Schedule All meetings are held at the Health and Human Services Kingfisher Conference Room, 200 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine. Any changes in dates, times, or meeting rooms will be posted. Meetings held on first Thursday of the month at 3:30 p.m. FY 2014/2015 October…

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Guided Kayak Tours

Guided Kayak Tours Guided kayak tours of Hallowes Cove at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 2 and Saturday, April 4 launching from River Town Park, located Between Switzerland and Orangedale on State Road 13, across from River Town Community in St. Augustine. The trip will provide participants with the opportunity to spend the day exploring a…

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Watchdog Report: Intimidation tactics won’t stop public access

Watchdog Report: Intimidation tactics won’t stop public access By Brad Matthews | Watchdog Arena Special to Historic City News When a local activist in Montgomery County, Maryland filed to get public records pertaining to the $89 million construction of a library and recreation center, she was told she had to wait three months for the…

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Government

Beach Civic Association hosts candidates

Tuesday evening the candidates for Florida House of Representatives who survived the January primary, addressed an audience hosted by the St Augustine Beach Civic Association to discuss several issues of interest to area voters.

Government

County leads in Florida health outcomes and health factors

The Florida Department of Health in St Johns County reported to Historic City News that, for the fourth year in a row, St Johns County has been ranked #1 in Florida in Health Outcomes (measures of today’s health) and #1 in Health Factors (measures of tomorrow’s health).

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Editorial: It is dangerous to ignore the role of the people

For about two-dozen speakers who came forward, and more than a hundred inside the Alcazar Room and overflowing into the courtyard at City Hall Monday night, it would appear the public would be happy to see a full scale audit of every transaction associated with the more than five-year spending spree on the much ballyhooed…

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Editorials

Changing the face of St Augustine’s police

Complaints have been made to Historic City News local reporters concerning how city boards, staff, and public safety departments do not reflect the racial and ethnic mix of the community; hiring and appointments have been, more often than not, of white males.

Government

Welcome to Night Vale

Welcome to Night Vale with musical guest Dessa Wednesday, April 1, 2015 For a complete list of events go to the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall website.

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