When District 5 School Board member Carla Wright, announced that she would not seek re-election to another term, former school board member, Thomas J Rivers II, announced to Historic City News that he would seek the vacant seat.

Governor Rick Scott will issue an executive order to review most of the special taxing districts in the state according to an announcement from budget director, Jerry McDaniel, during a presentation he made Thursday before the Senate Budget Committee.

Public Affairs Manager Marci A. Larson, reported to Historic City News this morning that the North Florida Transportation Planning Organization has elected St. Augustine Commissioner Nancy Sikes-Kline treasurer and Planning and Building Director Mark Knight vice-chairman of the Technical Coordinating Committee for 2012.

At the December 6th county commission meeting, interim Fire Rescue Chief Carl A. Shank was officially appointed Chief by County Administrator Michael D. Wanchick; who said that he was pleased to recognize Chief Shank’s commitment to the Department and County.

The Ocala Star-Banner reported that officials with the U.S. Postal Service have proposed a cost-cutting plan that would eliminate hundreds of positions at the Gainesville mail processing facility, which currently handles mail for Marion, Alachua and several surrounding counties.

Alison Ratkovic, Clerk of the City of St Augustine, announced to Historic City News and our readers that there are currently three open positions on the city’s advisory boards and committees.

Chuck Prichard escorted Historic City News editor Michael Gold through heavy security this morning as the St Augustine National Marine Training Center celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by several influential Homeland Security leaders.