This Independence Day weekend, more than 70 St Augustine residents declared their independence from bad government, sloppy staff work, and commissioners who favor developers over city residents, during a protest in front of property that four city commissioners are willing remove from zoning protections that have been in place since the early 1970’s.
St Augustine Mayor Nancy Shaver told Historic City News that the sea is reclaiming much of the Florida coastline and St. Augustine is one of the most vulnerable cities. She says this is something that can’t be ignored.
Thursday afternoon, Historic City News learned that a 38-year-old Ponte Vedra Beach man was arrested on a felony warrant charging him with committing a sexual crime against a child less than 12-years-old.
Charges are pending against 34-year-old Ebony Nicole Simmons of Gainesville, after she packed 12 occupants into her black 2005 Jeep Liberty and overturned on I-95 this afternoon at about 4:00 p.m.
This Saturday, neighbors in St Augustine will declare their independence from bad government, sloppy staff work, and commissioners who favor developers over city residents.
Historic City News was notified by Florida Department of Transportation Public Information Officer, Debbie Delgado, that traffic will be impacted at the following
St Augustine and St Johns County locations where roadwork is being conducted.
Be alert to lane closures and temporary detours, as well as increased congestion in these areas. FDOT employees and contractors will be working on the roadways and need your full attention.
Sarah Hand reported to Historic City News that all departments of the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners, St. Johns County Administrative offices, library branches, and the Pet Center will be closed Tuesday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day.
