HISTORIC CITY NEWS June 2019

Florida Supreme Court disciplines eight attorneys

Historic City News received the following summary of disciplinary orders issued against members of The Florida Bar between May 30 and June 20, 2019. The Florida Supreme Court in recent court orders disciplined eight attorneys – disbarring two, revoking the license of one and suspending five. Two attorneys received additional discipline with one ordered to…

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Business

Bridge of Lions will close Sunday evening

The Florida Department of Transportation reported to Historic City News that they will close the Bridge of Lions on Sunday, June 23rd from 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. for routine bridge maintenance.

Community

Saturday protest to ban St Augustine’s horse-drawn carriages

St Augustine is again the focus of protest over its horse-drawn carriage business; this Saturday by an estimated 50 protesters with One Protest, a Jacksonville-based advocacy group, and Animal Rights Foundation of Florida, a statewide organization.

Business

Road resurfacing scheduled for North City and Fullerwood

The City of St Augustine reported to Historic City News that the road work begun on Wednesday, June 19, will continue weekdays through Friday, June 28, from 8:00am to 4:00pm, Preferred Materials Inc., a city contractor, will be conducting road resurfacing

Community

St Johns County joins state Guardian Program to protect students

Today, Historic City News was informed that Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran lauded St Johns County for joining the Guardian Program to protect our students. There are now 33 counties participating in the Guardian Program and another 15 who have expressed interest.

Public Safety

Editorial: Protection of whistleblowers is essential to uncovering fraud, waste and abuse in government

It’s more important than ever for Florida to make it as easy as possible for insiders to report abuses to state and local agencies, without the fear of retribution according to Florida Politics writer and multiple award-winning investigative reporter, Noah Pransky.

Editorials

Stolen tag stop led to 4 new misdemeanor and 2 new felony charges for 26-year-old driver

In a report received from St Augustine Police Public Information Officer Cecilia Aiple, Historic City News learned of an arrest that occurred last night after a St Johns County deputy stopped a vehicle inside the city limits.

Public Safety

Recap of Beach commission special meeting Monday

Communications & Events Coordinator Cindy Walker reported the results of last night’s special meeting of the St Augustine Beach City Commission to Historic City News today. Pride month, the audit report, applications for the City Attorney, long-term financial plan, additional revenue sources, the upcoming fiscal year 2020 budget, and financial policies were discussed.

Government