Historic City News

Florida adds eight new cases of coronavirus

The Florida Department of Health announced to Historic City News on Tuesday that eight new positive cases of the novel coronavirus disease have been confirmed in the state. This new information increases the number of known in-state cases to 21. The notice of the coronavirus spike came late yesterday afternoon.

Public Safety

Social media is a double-edged sword for most businesses

Historic City News finds that relaxed social media policies are trending among American companies; in fact, more companies want their workers to be active on social media. Frequently it may even be part of their job description.

Business

St Johns County poll results shared with Historic City News

Last week, we announced the receipt of documents and attachments from a poll that was conducted by students of the University of North Florida under the supervision of associate professor of political science, Dr. Michael Binder.

Government

Businesses at the Beach are voluntarily going green

Historic City News received word from the City of St. Augustine Beach announcing that they are “Going Green” this year. Starting January 1, 2020, the City is launching a “Go Green SAB” campaign, which encourages businesses within the city limits of St. Augustine Beach to voluntarily eliminate single-use plastics products.

Business

After Bike Week nightlife is over explore scenic highways in Central Florida

Every year during Spring Break and Bike Week, Historic City News readers can become tourists on a mission to rediscover our scenic highways and byways; a trendy morning and daytime rejuvenation from a night of partying, dancing, live bands, hot bars, and being out to all hours.

Community

Voters registered in the City of St Augustine have an extra reason to go to polls

Eight days of early voting in Florida’s Presidential Preference Primary began Saturday in St. Johns County as dozens of counties across the state begin the voting process that others began earlier in the week.

Government

Witnesses say the late Michael Gold was last seen going to church

Historic City News editor Michael Gold was seen by witnesses in the early morning hours today, Sunday March 8, 2020 at about 5:00 a.m. According to his wife, he was going to meet friends at an early morning church service; however, sadly, he would not make it.

Editorials

Wins in the House will allow nurse practitioners and physician assistants to practice according to their education

Friday, the Florida House moved a trio of bills expanding the scopes of service for advanced practice registered nurses, physician assistants, and pharmacists. House Speaker Jose Oliva described these bills as priority legislation. Historic City News previously reported as this legislation advanced.

Government