Historic City News

Guardsmen continue their role in the state COVID-19 response

William M Manley, spokesman for the St Augustine Public Affairs Office of the Florida National Guard, reported to Historic City News that the Guard continues to respond to the needs of the state; alongside interagency partners, helping to protect citizens, and guests throughout this crisis.

Community

Looking for a Coronavirus test collection site in St Johns County

There have been a total of 1,887 COVID-19 tests administered for St Johns County. Of those, 127-patients tested positive. Of the remainder, Historic City News has learned that 1,719-patients tested negative, we are awaiting results on 41, and 1-test was inconclusive.

Public Safety

Who is running for election?

This list was compiled by local Historic City News reporters from information obtained from the St Johns County Supervisor of Elections, Vicky Oakes. These are the declared candidates for St Johns County and local municipal offices this election cycle.

Government

Local dentist arrested and charged with stalking

At about 7:53 p.m., Thursday, February 6, 2020, a reported stalking victim, first told her story to a deputy sheriff investigating her complaint against local dentist, 74-year-old Clemens H. Byatt. On Wednesday, April 1, 2020, deputy Dominic Russo was again called to the residence of the victim.

Public Safety

Board of County Commissioners announce special meeting

Michael Ryan, Director of the St. Johns County Communications Division hereby notifies Historic City News readers that one or more members of the Board of County Commissioners of St. Johns County, Florida, will hold a special meeting at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2020.

Government

Renters and homeowners get break on foreclosures and evictions for 45 days

Historic City News was informed yesterday that Governor DeSantis issued an executive order suspending home foreclosures and evictions for 45 days.

Community

St Johns County COVID-19 Update and Closure Extension

In response to the impacts of COVID-19 in St Johns County, Administrator Hunter S Conrad announced to Historic City News and our subscribers that County Government is taking additional measures to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of our community. The following policies, procedures, and actions will remain in effect through Friday, May 1, 2020:

Public Safety

Elections office is open with limited public access to the lobby

St Johns County Supervisor of Elections Vicky Oakes contacted Historic City News this morning to announce that, due to health and safety concerns of our employees and the public, and, in response to COVID-19, the Elections Office will allow only limited public access to the building thru May 1st.

Government