Historic City News

Police catch driver who fled after crash into San Marco Avenue antique store

Historic City News learned that at about 3:00 a.m. this morning, a late model Toyota Venza crashed into a San Marco Avenue antique shop causing extensive damage. No injuries were reported, according to televised news accounts.

Public Safety

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

New construction at San Marco roundabout hits a pothole

Everything promised in the $3.5 million Florida Department of Transportation project to revamp the intersection at May Street and north San Marco Avenue has not been delivered — starting with a missed completion date, originally expected in late 2019.

Public Safety

St Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier Closure

St Johns County Director of Communications, Michael Ryan, reported to Historic City News today that the ocean and fishing pier will be closed beginning on Monday, January 6th. Repairs and rehabilitation are expected to continue through May 2020.

Community

Guest: News and Views of 2019

The St Augustine Reportby former Mayor George Gardner2002-2006 Annually, Historic City News defers to an experienced writer and editor, for his curated list of the top ten news stories in St Augustine and St Johns County. We enjoy the opportunity to showcase former St Augustine City Commissioner and two-term mayor George Gardner’s personal favorites as…

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Editorials

Sustainability and Environmental Planning Council conducts climate change survey

The City of St Augustine Beach announced to local Historic City News reporters that their Sustainability and Environmental Planning Advisory Council is conducting a “Climate Change Challenge” survey until March 25, 2020.

Community

Florida minimum wage now $8.56 per hour outpacing federal minimum by $1.30

The State of Florida passed a constitutional amendment, reported by Historic City News in 2004, that set the minimum wage paid locally above that required by federal law. The minimum wage in Florida is adjusted annually to keep pace with inflation.

Business

Public Notice of Pollution – St Johns County

Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Florida Department of Environmental Protection informed local Historic City News reporters that they have received the following Public Notice of Pollution for a reportable release that occurred within St Johns County.

Public Safety