Category: Government

Local St. Johns County Commissioner Cyndi Stevenson reported to the St. Augustine news desk at Historic City News during a break from the legislative session, in progress today.

St. Johns County reported to Historic City News that their second unpaid staff furlough day is approaching; all departments of the Board of County Commissioners will be closed on Monday, April 5th.

Melissa J. Ployhar of Deer Chase Drive and Shirley Ann Davis of Lightsey Road in St. Augustine, have won School Board approval for a $140,000 payday; however, their cut is only reported to be about $15,000 and the satisfaction that the Diamond Rio song “In God We Still Trust” will not be performed at Webster…

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Last night, the St. Augustine City Commission got an update on the Bridge of Lions, made several citizen appointments, discussed offshore drilling and advanced a proposed ordinance to second reading.

St. Augustine local news reporters are learning that from Williamsburg to Washington and from St. Augustine to Spain, the 450th Commemoration message is traveling worldwide in preparation for the grand anniversary of our historic city; set for 2013-2015.

Local news reporters will watch as a proposed ordinance goes before the St. Augustine City Commission Monday night; to regulate the height and allowed operating time for commercial, recreational, and entertainment facilities.

Commissioner Leanna Freeman will address the other members of the St. Augustine City Commission at their regular meeting Monday night in hopes of approving a resolution that she has proposed to limit offshore oil drilling.

Historic City News has received a statement from Florida Governor Charlie Crist in support of legislation that would tighten screening and criminal background checks for people who work with children, seniors and disabled people.