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  • A new low-cost airline wants to bring passenger service to St Augustine


    Today, a special meeting of the St Johns County Airport Authority might signal the return of commercial air service at the Northeast Florida Regional Airport, according to details received by Historic City News this morning.  The five-member board will decide whether to pursue contract negotiations with another low-cost carrier that wants to bring passenger service to St Augustine.

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  • Freese and Nichols add Cheryl Robitzsch as Design-Build Leader


    Freese and Nichols have announced to Historic City News local reporters the new hire of Cheryl Robitzsch, PE, a nationally recognized water and wastewater project leader, to head the Design-Build team as they help communities complete vital infrastructure projects from their offices in Jacksonville.

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  • Jacksonville attorney among 5 recently disciplined by the Florida Supreme Court


    Jennifer Krell Davis, a spokesperson for The Florida Bar, informed local Historic City News reporters that the Florida Supreme Court has recently disciplined five attorneys, suspending four and reprimanding one. Included among those disciplined was Jacksonville attorney Heather Brooke Quick.

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  • Three area attorneys among those disciplined by Florida Bar


    Leslie H. Smith, spokesperson for the Department of Lawyer Regulation of The Florida Bar informed local Historic City News reporters that the Florida Supreme Court has recently disciplined 12 attorneys, suspending five, reprimanding one, revoking the licenses of five, and admonishing one. Three reciprocal orders and one discipline order are reported prior to September 26th.

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  • Businesses asked to complete damage assessment


    St Johns County Department of Emergency Management is requesting all county business owners who suffered loss or damage during Hurricane Ian to complete an online survey at https://floridadisaster.biz/BusinessDamageAssessments.

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  • St Augustine businesses spared widespread destruction


    Because of widely played video footage last week depicting flooding downtown during Tropical Storm Ian, Historic City News has learned that there are prospective visitors to St Augustine thinking twice about coming to town. Some have canceled reservations because they mistakenly believe everything is closed.  As for the business community, damage varied on a case-by-case basis; however, there is no indication of widespread destruction.

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  • Former Jacksonville public defender among 12 attorneys disciplined


    Leslie H. Smith, spokesperson for the Department of Lawyer Regulation of The Florida Bar informed local Historic City News reporters that the Florida Supreme Court has recently disciplined 12 attorneys, suspending six, disbarring four, reprimanding one, and ordering disciplinary revocation for one.

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  • Mouth-watering authentic cuisine for Hispanic Heritage Month


    Historic City News subscribers can savor the broad tastes Hispanic culture has to offer from an ample array of beloved restaurants and eateries in St Augustine.  As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in the nation’s oldest city, these local businesses are putting out the welcome mat to offer you authentic dishes from Venezuela, Peru, Colombia, and other Latin nations.

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  • Seven Local Growers Awarded $860K for Water Conservation Projects


    St. Johns River Water Management District Executive Director Mike Register reported to Historic City News that the District’s Governing Board on Tuesday approved seven contracts worth $860,000 in cost-share funds to assist local growers with projects intended to decrease water usage by 44 million gallons a year.

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  • Handyman available for home projects


    Maple Enterprises of St Augustine and St Johns County is a non-structural construction company.  For example, jobs like painting, fencing, or demolition are the “bread and butter” of Maple Enterprises.

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  • Local source for nuisance wildlife control


    Intuitive Trapping in St Augustine reported to Historic City News that they are a state-licensed, humane nuisance wildlife removal service available to help you today with your “wildlife crisis”.

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