Historic City News

Parking fees and enforcement resumes in City of St Augustine on June 1

Historic City News was informed by the Communications Department of the City of St Augustine that City Hall will re-open its doors to the public on Monday, June 1, 2020, starting at 8:00 a.m., closing at 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, as the City begins its return to normal operations.

Government

St Augustine and St Johns County community reopening news

Historic City News was informed by the St Johns County Emergency Operations Center of the following items that relate to reopening business and recreational facilities in our area.

Community

Sheriff candidates file qualifying paperwork early for August Primary Election

Although qualifying for election to hold county offices is held from noon, June 8, 2020, through noon, June 12, 2020, Supervisor of Elections Vicky Oakes told local Historic City News reporters that, pursuant to Section 99.061(8), F.S., her office technically began accepting qualifying papers beginning May 25, 2020, even though the office was closed for…

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Public Safety

Call for Artists – Endless Summer group exhibition

Arts on Douglas and the Atlantic Center for the Arts in Volusia County have invited Historic City News subscribers who are Florida artists to submit entries for their annual themed exhibition Endless Summer. Paying homage to the 1960s cult classic film of the same name, this fun, upbeat exhibition is a visual exploration of the…

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Business

Letter: Strickland uniquely qualified to be our next sheriff

Tom VerriSt Johns County, FL Dear Editor: Based on my 34 years of experience in law enforcement, working for two of the country’s largest police agencies in command-level, supervisory positions, as well as the US Department of State, I would like to announce to Historic City News subscribers that I am supporting Chris Strickland for…

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Editorials

Office of the St Johns County Medical Examiner in the national news – again

A couple of weeks ago, Historic City News learned that the St Johns County Medical Examiner’s Office was back in the national news. Last time it was about the current and former medical examiners’ being disciplined by the state board over the homicide-turned-suicide finding of the death of Michelle O’Connell. This time, it was District…

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Government

Back to Business Grant Program offered to St Johns County businesses

St. Johns County Communications Specialist Kelsee Russler reported to Historic City News that local small businesses who have suffered a loss of revenue or disruption to their business operations because of the COVID-19 pandemic may qualify for short-term assistance through the “Back to Business Grant Program”.

Business

Local Tea Party to be given updates about the Wuhan Coronavirus

You are patriotically invited to attend an open meeting of the Saint Augustine Tea Party on Tuesday evening, May 26th at 6:30 p.m., held at the Growers Alliance Cafe and Gift Shop, located at 322 Anastasia Boulevard. The evening’s special guest will be Stephen E. Grable, MD speaking about the Wuhan Coronavirus.

Community