HISTORIC CITY NEWS

Florida National Guard enrolls same-sex couples for benefits

Historic City News reporters were notified by Lt. Col. James Evans at Department of Military Affairs HQ in St Augustine, that today marks the first day that same-sex domestic partners of military members may enroll to receive spousal benefits.

Government

Hospitality and guest service training plans announced

On Wednesday, November 6, 2013, the St Johns County Chamber of Commerce Tourism and Hospitality Business Council informed local Historic City News reporters that they will hold their November meeting beginning at 5:00 p.m.

Business

St. Johns County Legislative Delegation Meeting

ST. JOHNS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATIONPUBLIC MEETING AND PUBLIC FORUM Tuesday, November 12, 2013, at 4:00 p.m. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public meeting and public forum of the St. Johns County Legislative Delegation will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2013, at 4:00 p.m. in the County Auditorium at the St. Johns County Administration…

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Community

Shoplifting arrest uncovers mobile meth lab

Kevin Kelshaw reported to Historic City News that when sheriff’s deputies responded to a shoplifting call early Sunday evening, they discovered a mobile methamphetamine lab in the suspect’s vehicle; leading to the arrest of two men and one woman.

Public Safety

SJCSD: School Board Workshop tomorrow morning, Tuesday, November 5 at 8:30 a.m. See the revised workshop agenda at http://t.co/WRchkAKe4s

School Board Workshop tomorrow morning, Tuesday, November 5 at 8:30 a.m. See the revised workshop agenda at http://t.co/WRchkAKe4s

Community

St Johns County beaches closed to vehicles

Beach Manager Billy Zeits reported to Historic City News that, due to high tides in excess of six feet, large surf from the northeast wind, and new-moon high tides, vehicle access to southern St Johns County beaches is temporarily restricted.

Community

Letter: Morris fire station plan flawed

Letter: Morris fire station plan flawed Randy Covington St Johns, FL On Tuesday, the county commission will vote to execute an agreement with the Developers of Nocatee to allow prepayment of impact fees so they can construct a new fire station. This is a bad deal for all the other county citizens who have been…

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Editorials

San Sebastian Fall Festival 2013

San Sebastian Fall Festival 2013 By: Raphael Cosme The 35th Annual San Sebastian Fall Festival, a tradition for the San Sebastian Parish and the entire community, will be held Saturday, November 9th and Sunday, November 10th on the Parish Grounds located at 1112 SR-16 in St Augustine.

Community