All Aboard Florida study shows economic impact

In an article by Jensen Werley, a reporter for the Jacksonville Business Journal, Historic City News learned that St Johns County will not be one of the eight Florida counties to share in about $2 billion in economic impact from the construction of the “All Aboard Florida” passenger rail system.

Business

Man impersonating police captured by real detective

Sergeant Catherine Payne informed local Historic City News reporters today that last night, in a strange turn events, a man driving a one-time police cruiser attempted to pull over a real detective driving and unmarked vehicle on International Golf Parkway; and, today, the civilian driver remains in the St Johns County Detention Facility in lieu…

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Public Safety

Visit a tribute to African-Americans in golf Wednesday

Tour St. Augustine and St. Augustine Black Heritage Tours owner Adam Shockey has invited Historic City News readers to join members of the Tourism and Hospitality Council of the St Johns County Chamber of Commerce tomorrow evening for a private showing of another great exhibit complimenting St. Augustine’s Civil Rights history.

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

Governor appoints Brunson to fill Mercer’s term

Historic City News was informed this evening that Florida Governor Rick Scott has appointed 77-year-old Randy Brunson to the Board of the St Augustine and St Johns County Airport Authority. He is appointed for a term beginning June 2, 2014, and ending November 11, 2014.

Government

7-Eleven stores across nation put up for sale

Despite an ongoing battle reported by Historic City News to build a new 7-Eleven store on San Marco Avenue across the street from Davenport Park, in Texas today, the company announced that they have retained NRC Realty & Capital Advisors LLC to coordinate the sale of 75 gasoline stations and convenience stores.

Business

St Johns County Medical Alliance Scholars 2014

Historic City News citizen correspondent Jeani Taliaferro reported that the St Johns County Medical Alliance has awarded five new academic scholarships to local high school graduates pursuing their education in a medical related field of study.

Community