Year: 2019

Quality of Nightlife Strategic Plan meeting convenes on September 25

Although last month’s public meeting was cancelled due to Hurricane Dorian, those in city government who wholeheartedly believe that they know what’s best for businesses and residents in St Augustine, have rescheduled time for community stakeholders to attend and participate in a discussion of their concerns — for two-hours between 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Government

FDOT road repairs and maintenance report

Historic City News was notified by Florida Department of Transportation Public Information Officer, Allen Nelson, that traffic will be impacted at the following St Augustine and St Johns County locations where roadwork is being conducted.

Community

Storm watch in effect this weekend

St. Johns County Emergency Management notified local Historic City News reporters that they are participating in conference calls with the Florida Division of Emergency Management and National Weather Service – Jacksonville as they closely monitor the development of a potential tropical cyclone impacting our area.

Public Safety

A Ceremony of Remembrance today at 8:30 a.m.

The City of St. Augustine will continue the annual tradition of holding its Ceremony of Remembrance, a community gathering to remember those who died in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.  Historic City News will attend as we have each year.

Community

Beach will continue Commission meeting Tuesday evening

On September 9, 2019 the City of St Augustine Beach held a Special Budget Meeting and a Regular Commission Meeting, discussing and presenting issues like the budget, the Anastasia Island Environmental Stewardship Award, a franchise fee for solid waste haulers, and dog tag licenses.

Government

Hardwick forsakes Beach for a shot at a $52,521 pay raise

This morning at about 9:30 a.m., St Augustine Beach Police Chief Robert A Hardwick filed papers with Supervisor of Elections Lois Oakes announcing his intention to be St Johns County’s next sheriff.  Hardwick seeks election to fill an opening created by David Shoar who has stated publicly that he won’t seek re-election.

Government