Historic City News

Today begins government ban of vehicles on public beaches and parking lots

Today, Monday March 23, 2020, is the day that vehicular access to all public St Johns County beaches and public beach parking lots is – and remains – prohibited until further notice; that according to an announcement from Hunter S. Conrad, the newly appointed County Administrator.

Government

Two pedestrians hospitalized in hit-and-run crash

At about 8:00 p.m. last night, Historic City News was informed by Florida Highway Patrol Troop G that a hit-and-run crash occurred on Old Moultrie Road in St Johns County. According to Trooper Brandon Elder, the unknown driver fled the scene; last seen traveling northbound on Old Moultrie Road.

Public Safety

What you need to know now about COVID-19 in St Johns County

The SJC Emergency Operations Center COVID-19 Citizens Information Hotline is now active between 8:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m., 7-days-a-week. Residents can call 904.824.5550 for information regarding facility closures, program cancellations, and current St Johns County COVID-19 guidelines.

Community

FDOT road repairs and maintenance report

Historic City News was notified by the 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

St Johns County patients under surveillance for COVID-19 coronavirus disease

In a recent update from the Florida Department of Health, Historic City News in St Augustine learned that there are seven cases of COVID-19 being monitored in St Johns County. This information is taken from GIS mapping included in that report. It is updated twice each day, these results were compiled on Saturday, March 21,…

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Public Safety

Mayor and City Manager take to Facebook to air concerns for public safety

The City of St Augustine announced this week that they will stop charging for metered street parking and city-owned parking lots beginning Wednesday. Historic City News learned of the announcement through the office of city manager John Regan, who did not mention changes regarding the Historic St Augustine Downtown Parking Facility.

Government

Traditional Easter Week festivities canceled

As suggested by the City of St Augustine and recommended by the Centers for Disease Control, the St Augustine Royal Family and Easter Week Festival Committee has informed local Historic City News reporters that they have made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s event schedule.

Community

According to Thursday data, jobs quickly being lost in the hotel industry

The American Hotel and Lodging Association released data yesterday indicating that nearly 400,000 jobs have been cut in the State of Florida amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Business