HISTORIC CITY NEWS

2014 Legislature let feet drag on ethics reform

2014 Legislature let feet drag on ethics reform
No ethics training for state-level officials

Lawmakers didn’t tackle ethics reform for state-level elected officials, but they did pass a bill that would require local elected officials to take ethics training classes.

Government

Florida birth certificates available from tax collector

St Johns County residents have become all too familiar with the requirements of the federal “Real ID Act” to produce a certified copy of their birth certificate, along with other documents, at least one time when they obtain or renew their driver license or Florida identification card.

Government

Early learning advocate supporting Kim Kendall

Historic City News has learned that former Early Learning Coalition chair and former Ponte Vedra Federated Republican Women’s Club president, Toni Crawford, has endorsed Kim Kendall, Republican, for St. Johns County Commissioner, District 2.

Government

County Administrator holds clandestine Budget Hearings

Despite unanswered correspondence from Historic City News and others, when St Johns County Administrator Michael Wanchick holds his three days of budget hearings next week, most taxpayers will not be able to participate in the process.

Government

IRS accountability resolution passes with DeSantis support

Two congressional resolutions were passed this evening, with support from St Johns County’s Representative Ron DeSantis (FL-06), regarding the illicit targeting of conservative groups by the Internal Revenue Service; this according to an update from the congressman forwarded to Historic City News in St Augustine.

Government

Report finds Amphitheatre provides economic benefit

Dr. Alan W. Hodges presented the results of a study performed last year by the University of Florida, evaluating the economic impact of the St Augustine Amphitheater on St Johns County and the local economy — taking into consideration benefits and losses on factors other than just ticket sales.

Government

US Representative DeSantis addresses veterans in St Augustine

This afternoon, Monday, May 5th, St Johns County’s Congressman, Ron DeSantis, will hold a press conference to discuss the unacceptable patient backlog at the Department of Veterans Affairs, according to an invitation received by Historic City News this morning.

Government

Jay Morris returns “big money” to local elections

Just before the close of business Thursday evening, St Johns County Commission chairman, Jay Morris, visited the Supervisor of Elections Office to file his Campaign Treasurer’s Report for April — a report worthy of close scrutiny.

Lasting place of remembrance for firefighters, families and community

St Augustine Sergeant appointed Chief of Police

Sweeny Named Mayor of St Augustine Beach

Defendant captured after wild goose chase

County Deputies Arrest Suspect in Double Shooting

Littering of cigarette butts and vaping paraphernalia prohibited

Clay Murphy Assumes Chairmanship in Controversial County Meeting

Supreme Court disciplines nine Florida lawyers

Police losing top leader: Michaux retires

Honoring Anthony Cuthbert for 28 Years with St Augustine Police

New leadership for St Johns County Commission

Hall and Craig selected to electrify Light-Up! Night ceremony

Missing the target: Wild West gun carry didn’t happen

Anti-Trump Rallies: Where were the Republicans?

Three deaths reported in seperate crashes this morning

Sixteen applicants compete for job as county attorney

Administrator Joy Andrews back on the hot seat with commission chairman

It is up to us to turn the lights back on in The Sunshine State

Medical examiner needs money to build new facility

Lighthouse announces new Interim Executive Director

2014 Legislature let feet drag on ethics reform

Florida birth certificates available from tax collector

Early learning advocate supporting Kim Kendall

County Administrator holds clandestine Budget Hearings

IRS accountability resolution passes with DeSantis support

Report finds Amphitheatre provides economic benefit

US Representative DeSantis addresses veterans in St Augustine

Jay Morris returns “big money” to local elections