HISTORIC CITY NEWS

St Johns County man slaughters dog with machete

As deputy Thomas Bickhart responded to the call of a witness who had uncovered the gruesome crime Saturday night, he prepared himself for what he was about to see. Local Historic City News reporters were informed that a nearby resident had killed his own dog with a machete because it bit him on the hand.

Public Safety

All-County High School Art Show

The St. Augustine Art Association announced to Historic City News in partnership with St. Johns County Schools, that together they will present the 10th Annual All-County High School Art Show, March 6 – 29, in their gallery at 22 Marine Street.

Community

Public Notice of Negotiation Meetings

PUBLIC NOTICE OF NEGOTIATION MEETINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, PURSUANT to Section 286.011, Florida Statutes, representatives of the Collective Bargaining Team of St. Johns County and representatives of the International Association of Firefighters Local #3865 will meet in public session for the purpose of collective bargaining contract negotiations. The following meetings have been scheduled in…

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Community

St Johns County: Last day to register March 9th

Historic City News readers in St Johns County must register not later than Monday, March 9th, in order to be eligible to vote in the Special General Election to be held April 7, 2015. Voter Registration Closes March 9th.

Government

St Johns deputy hospitalized in out-of-county crash

Around 7:40 a.m. this morning, Historic City News was notified that a St Johns County deputy who was reporting to work and driving a marked patrol car, crashed into a Mazda passenger vehicle on San Jose Boulevard in Mandarin. Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating the two-car crash.

Public Safety

Foster Parent Pre-Service Training Schedule

2014-2015 FOSTER CARE/ADOPTIONPRE-SERVICE CLASS SCHEDULE Meetings are held on Monday evenings from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at 1955 US1 South (just south of the 312 intersection), St. Augustine, FL 32086. Use the building entrance facing US 1 and the duck pond. Location may be changing in late February 2015 due to FIP program office relocation. For information:…

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Community

Local results are in from early presidential straw poll

St Johns County Republican Executive Committee Recording Secretary Eric West reported to Historic City News the results of an early presidential straw poll taken by party members during their recent February meeting.

Community

Letter: No minority producers in St Augustine?

Letter: No minority producers in St Augustine? Derek Boyd Hankerson Freebooters Productions St Augustine, FL Dear Editor: I read your series of articles on the mishandling of the “Journey: 450 Years of the African-American Experience”. I would like to applaud your honesty and willingness to report yet another missed opportunity for the city to be…

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