In an announcement received from the Governor’s office by Historic City News this morning, Governor Crist has proclaimed that tomorrow be officially recognized as “Three Kings Day” in Florida.

In an announcement received by Historic City News this morning, Library Director Debra Rhodes Gibson expressed her thanks to library patrons for their generous support of the “Food for Fines” program.

SJCFR Public Education and Information Officer Jeremy Robshaw reported to Historic City News this afternoon that St. Johns County Fire Rescue (SJCFR) and the St. Johns County Sheriffs Office (SJCSO) responded to a reported injury on board a commercial fishing vessel at approximately 8:45 a.m. today.

Historic City News has learned that the County Commission intends to consider in it’s meeting on Tuesday, January 6th, the approval of a Voluntary Separation Incentive program for qualifying county employees in an effort to save millions of dollars each year.

In the last issue of the County Administrator’s bi-weekly newsletter, Historic City News takes note of Michael Wanchick’s reflections on some major accomplishments of the past year.

As we spend this Christmas season with our loved ones, we can celebrate the wonders of life, as seen in the miraculous birth of our Lord. This is a time when we enjoy the blessings of friends and family as we look back upon the previous year and prepare for the year ahead.

Historic City News is following up on this morning’s announcement that Phil Mays of Ponte Vedra has been appointed by Governor Charlie Crist to fill the St. Johns County District 4 Commission seat.

In an announcement received by Historic City News from Sterling Ivey in the public information office of Governor Charlie Crist, we learned today of the appointment of Phil Mays to serve on the St. Johns County Board of Commissioners.