Author: Historic City News

Merchant pleased with Aviles final touch

For many years, Daniel D. Holiday has been known as the preeminent sandal maker on Aviles Street, and, today, as one of the final touches of the ancient street’s makeover is completed, Holiday told Historic City News that the City has finally taken its most important step.

Community

Possible recount as Canvassing Board convenes

Supervisor of Elections Penny Halyburton announced to Historic City News today that on Friday, the Canvassing Board will canvass provisional ballots cast in Tuesday’s General Election and that there are potentially two recounts in the offing — depending upon the Board’s results.

Government

Airport land use compatibility must be part of plan

Florida’s Department of Community Affairs told Historic City News local reporters today that by June 30, 2012, St. Johns County must include in their comprehensive plan required “land use compatibility” criteria for property around the Northeast Florida Regional Airport.

Government

Assistant city attorney nominated as judge

Historic City News was informed that assistant city attorney for St. Augustine, Carlos E. Mendoza, is among six finalists to replace St. Johns County Judge Patti A. Christensen, who was appointed to the circuit bench in Putnam County last month.

Government