HISTORIC CITY NEWS

Rachael Bennett named Vice Chairman

In what some are calling a “surprise”, and others are calling “expected”, the last junior member of the St Johns County Board of Commissioners has been tapped to serve as Vice Chairman. Rachael Bennett, who defeated the sitting chairman, Ken Bryan, in the last Republican Primary Election, was nominated by Ron Sanchez, seconded by Jay…

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Government

St Johns County overall crime rate down 8%

Sheriff David B. Shoar shared with Historic City News preliminary Uniform Crime Report data that indicates, during the past six-month period, the overall crime rate in St Johns County has decreased 8%.

Public Safety

Editorial: What does the lieutenant governor do?

Other than a whole bunch of ribbon-cutting gigs, why does Florida need a Lieutenant Governor? Jennifer Carroll left office in March; and, the hallowed halls of state government have not collapsed, and we’ve saved eight months of her $125,000 annual salary.

Editorials

This Week in St. Johns County

This Week in St. Johns County Monday – Sunday : November 18 – 24 New World in the Eyes of Explorers ExhibitThis intriguing exhibit of images of the New World and its indigenous peoples and animals provide a fascinating look at the first encounter between the peoples of the Old World and the New World…

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Community

Bulic brings national accreditation to office

During this morning’s meeting of the St Johns County commission, Historic City News learned that Dr. Predrag Bulic has accomplished a goal which he set out to achieve when he began employment as the District 23 Chief Medical Examiner; national accreditation for his office that investigates all violent, suspicious or unusual deaths.

Government

Sanford hotel developer invests $2.3 million

Historic City News has learned that a Sanford, Florida hotel developer, Humphrey Realty Corp, will put the wheels in motion before the end of the month for their first hotel property in St Augustine; following their $2.3 million purchase of the San Marco Inn located at 116 San Marco Avenue.

Business

Soldiers through time at Castillo

Jon Burpee informed local Historic City News reporters that, on November 23th, the National Park Service will host an evening that will bring the historic timeline of the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument to life.

Community

Children can receive phone call from Santa

The North Pole Telephone Company reported to Historic City News in St Augustine that, in cooperation with the St Johns County Recreation and Parks Department, any local parents or guardians of children under the age of eight can sign up now to have Santa call their child at home this Christmas season.

Community