HISTORIC CITY NEWS March 2017

FDOT road repairs and maintenance report

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…

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Community

Protest May Street barricades on April Fools’ Day

Residents opposed to the City’s decision to erect barricades blocking access to three public streets notified Historic City News that the public is invited to participate when they hold a protest tomorrow, Saturday, April 1st.

Public Safety

Motorcyclist avoids capture despite several sightings

Law enforcement officers in southern St Johns County have received numerous complaints about the reckless operation of a motorcycle by a driver who has consistently avoided capture when approached by police.

Public Safety

Sea Turtle Nesting Season Begins May 1

St Johns County Commissioner for District 3, Paul Waldron, reminds Historic City News readers that sea turtle nesting season is only a month away. Residents and visitors have a special opportunity and responsibility to protect these magnificent creatures and their vulnerable nesting sites as they return each season to nest along the beaches.

Community

St Johns County Holiday Hours

Good Friday 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 Friday, April 14 in observance of Good Friday.

Government

Young adults have access to Florida laws via smartphones

The Florida Bar reported to Historic City News that with the help of a new free mobile app, tech-savvy teens and college students can get better prepared for real-life experiences.

Community

Your Internet provider just made your browsing a little less private

Historic City News has been following the developments as a yet-to-take-effect regulation that would have required Internet service providers – like Comcast and Verizon – to get your permission before selling your data, was overturn when congressmen voted 215-205. Last week the US Senate also voted to overturn the regulation.

Business

Trend towards tobacco-free campus on the rise

Tobacco Free St Johns informed local Historic City News reporters today that college attendance and tobacco free campus policies nationally could be a turning point in choosing not to use tobacco.

Community