HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2017

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

Commissioners oppose bill that would phase out CRA’s

During the St Augustine City Commission regular meeting, members unanimously passed a resolution opposing legislation imposing significant new restrictions, phasing out existing and prohibiting the creation of new Community Redevelopment Agencies.

Government

Vilano Beach will close to vehicles during project

A sand placement project will prohibit vehicular beach access at Vilano Beach and Porpoise Point beginning April 1, 2017, according to details received by Historic City News today.

Public Safety

Death of David Rockefeller felt on First Coast

David Rockefeller, Sr, the grandson of Standard Oil founder and America’s first billionaire John D. Rockefeller, died on March 20, 2017. He was 101-years-old.

Business