St. Johns County, Florida, has awarded a $28.2 million contract to FCC Environmental Services for trash pickup, replacing the two companies that have provided the service for the past 20 years. The change, which was approved by a 4-1 vote, will result in a $170 increase in costs to residents over the next five years. The current contracts with Republic Services and Waste Management, which serve the northern and southern parts of the county respectively, will expire in July 2024. FCC’s bid was significantly lower than those from Meridian Waste, Waste Pro, and Waste Management. FCC will begin its seven-year…
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St. Augustine Fishing Report
Ahoy, Fellow Anglers! Captain Adam Morley here casting the net wide to bring you the latest tales from the waters around St. Augustine and its neighboring fishing sanctuaries. As the year winds down, our finned friends are still putting on a dazzling performance. Trout Tango – A Sizzling But Petite Affair: The trout bite is cranking up the heat, but it seems like the size is playing a game of hide-and-seek. While they may be on the smaller side, the action is electrifying, making each catch a quick thrill. Sheepshead Shuffle – Still Grooving with Sand Fleas and Fiddler Crabs:…
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HORRORscopes for the week of Dec 18, 2023
Aries: Congratulations, Aries! This week, you will encounter countless obstacles that will test your patience and ignite your short temper. It’s almost as if the universe decided to play a little prank on you. But don’t worry, because in the end, all of your efforts will be completely futile. So go ahead, charge into battle like the brave warrior you are, only to be defeated by life’s unrelenting cruelty. Good luck! Taurus: Ah, Taurus, the most stubborn of all signs. This week, prepare yourself for a series of disappointments that will make you question the very essence of your existence.…
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Saint Augustine Film Festival Brings Stars and 30 Films to Local Screens
The 14th annual Saint Augustine Film Festival will take place from January 11-14, 2024 in St. Augustine, Florida, with screenings at Lewis Auditorium and Gamache-Koger Theatre at Flagler College, and the Alcazar Room at Lightner Museum. Special guests include actresses Pamela Poitier, Wendie Malick, and Melora Hardin, and director Amy Glazer. The festival will feature 32 films, three actor awards, and six parties. Passes are currently on sale at staugfilmfest.com. The festival is an outreach program of the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival and is supported by the St. Johns County Tourist Development Council, the St. Johns Cultural Council, and…
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