HISTORIC CITY NEWS May 2019

Cancer benefits for firefighters enacted over League of Cities objection

A measure aiming to help firefighters in the battle against cancer (SB 426) has been signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis over the objection of some local governments as relayed by the Florida League of Cities.

Public Safety

Several criminal justice reforms headed to the governor

The Legislature sent Governor Ron DeSantis a bill making a number of criminal justice reforms today, and DeSantis has signaled to Historic City News that he supports the reforms. Some of the issues addressed have not been updated in Florida in decades.

Government

Repayment of obligations before felons can vote now up to DeSantis

With two men who’ve become the faces of Amendment 4 watching from the gallery, Florida lawmakers passed a controversial measure that would require repayment of financial obligations before felons’ voting rights could be restored.

Government

Celebrate an authentic Cinco de Mayo with music and Mexican culture

Cinco de Mayo is a holiday that celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. Sunday May 5th is also known as Battle of Puebla Day.

Community

City continues one-day-only previews of 1883 Water Works on Saturday

Tour the 1883 Depot-Waterworks building in St Augustine during a special one-day program taking place Saturday May 4th starting at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Johns County Library Main Branch with a presentation about the building’s history.

Community

Romanza Festivale of music and the arts

Historic City News readers will find many fascinating and wonderful experiences during St. Augustine’s Romanza Festivale of music and the arts.

Community

The 24th Gamble Rogers Music Festival

This Annual Festival being held Friday May 3rd through 5th, commemorates the life and music of Gamble Rogers; whose passion for balladry, storytelling, and oral tradition have shaped Americana music.

Community

Music Fest 2019 at the Vilano Beach Oceanfront Park

Entertainment Director Crawford Boyd and Executive Director Sallie O’Hara extend their invitation to all Historic City News readers to join the celebration Saturday May 11, 2019 for Music Fest 2019 at the Vilano Beach Oceanfront Park. The fun starts at 3:00 p.m. ’til 7:00 p.m.

Community