Florida Division of Emergency Management Interim Director David Halstead asked to share what he knows with the St. Johns County local news desk at Historic City News; noting that some false rumors persist about mass migration in connection with Operation Haiti Relief.

After Republican Party Chairman Jim Greer announced that he will be stepping down next month, the St. Johns County local news desk at Historic City News learned of the special election to select Greer’s replacement.

In a statement received by the St. Johns County local news desk at Historic City News, Governor Crist said “The Back to School Sales Tax Holiday is a great way to stimulate the economy and help Florida families save on clothing, books and school supplies.”

Public Safety Advocate Sarrah Troncoso with the Florida Association of Counties reported to the St. Johns County local news desk at Historic City News that while counties are making cutbacks at every level, the Florida legislature may have some help for county sheriff’s — including David Shoar.

December 6, 2009 Alan Kelso announced to Historic City News that he was making his first run at a political office by registering his bid for the District 2 seat on the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners — as of December 31st he had changed his mind.

Ordinance 2009-39, regulating the operation of cafes on a portion of Aviles Street will come on for public hearing and second reading Monday night, as the St. Augustine City Commission holds its first meeting of the new year.

St. Johns County local news desk for Historic City News bids farewell and safe journey to St. Johns County Commissioner Mark Miner as he departs for duty to his new assignment in the Middle East.

Pending Senate confirmation, Historic City News has learned from the governor’s press office that 56 year old Jim Purdy of Daytona Beach has been reappointed to the Florida Medical Examiners Commission.