Historic City News

Regulation of Hamilton Upchurch Neighborhood Park debated

Special provisions in a larger proposed ordinance to deal with issues at city parks, venues, and facilities, will affect Hamilton Upchurch Neighborhood Park, which is on Red Cox Drive at Anastasia Boulevard. The facility includes a controversial skateboarding area, and is named after Mayor Tracy Upchurch’s father.

Community

St Augustine park and venue regulation may get a vote next Monday

During the recent meeting of the St Augustine City Commission, the mayor and commissioners voted unanimously to move an ordinance to its final reading and public hearing. The wide-ranging ordinance regulates city parks, venues, and facilities, and would affect things such as group feedings, and assemblies.

Government

COVID-19: Early voting is over but Election Day is still Tuesday

Supervisor of Elections, Vicky Oakes, informed Historic City News Sunday that the Elections Office will be open Monday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. for voters who may wish to vote by mail or need to pick up a ballot for a family member, which requires written authorization. If you plan to pick up a…

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Government

On Saturday governor confirms third coronavirus death in Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Saturday banned most visits to nursing homes statewide as he acknowledged the coronavirus has likely spread into the general population. Meanwhile, officials reported to Historic City News that world-famous South Beach had been closed to prevent college spring breakers from congregating.

Public Safety

Culvers approves St Johns County location for a new restaurant on US-1 South

St. Johns County is reviewing development for a proposed 104-seat Culver’s restaurant at Moultrie Road and US-1 South in St. Augustine. Culver’s Franchising System LLC reported to Historic City News that they are planning to open this summer in Middleburg and considering other St Johns, Clay, Duval, and Nassau County sites.

Business

Traffic fatality reported in the area of Longleaf Parkway and CR-210 West

In the past hour, the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office has reported that officers are on the scene of an extended crash of a semi-tractor trailer against a passenger vehicle that has resulted in a fatality.

Public Safety

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

Pie in the Sky Community Alliance suspends deliveries

Longtime Historic City News subscriber, Malea Guiriba, who is founder and executive director of one of St Johns County’s unsung charitable organizations, Pie in the Sky Community Alliance, fought back her emotions Friday to announce that their food delivery program for low-income senior citizens would discontinue service through March because of the coronavirus.

Community