HISTORIC CITY NEWS September 2019

Hardwick forsakes Beach for a shot at a $52,521 pay raise

This morning at about 9:30 a.m., St Augustine Beach Police Chief Robert A Hardwick filed papers with Supervisor of Elections Lois Oakes announcing his intention to be St Johns County’s next sheriff. Hardwick seeks election to fill an opening created by David Shoar who has stated publicly that he won’t seek re-election.

Government

No tickets for expired parking in St Augustine this weekend

The City of St Augustine reported to Historic City News that they would like to encourage visitors to return downtown now that Hurricane Dorian is gone. As an incentive, the City has suspended parking enforcement until Monday.

Government

Early morning crash leaves driver dead at the scene

Florida Highway Patrol District Sergeant Michael Quade reported to Historic City News that only minutes after 1:00 a.m. this morning, 37-year-old William Earl Carden of Palm Coast, was killed in a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 95.

Public Safety

Public Notice of Pollution – St Johns County

Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Florida Department of Environmental Protection informed local Historic City News reporters that they have received the following Public Notice of Pollution for a reportable release that occurred within St Johns County.

Public Safety

FDOT road repairs and maintenance report

Historic City News was notified by 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. 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

Utility companies report fewer power outages than originally expected

As Hurricane Dorian heads north, Florida Power & Light Company is working to restore power for customers impacted by the storm’s outer bands. Historic City News was informed earlier today that the company had restored more than 150,000 outages since the storm started moving up Florida’s east coast.

Business

Hurricane Dorian’s greatest potential impact on St Johns County has passed

Effective 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 4, the curfew and mandatory evacuation orders enacted in St. Johns County in response to Hurricane Dorian are rescinded.

Public Safety

Letter: American Legion delivers 100-years of service

Letter: American Legion delivers 100-years of service Eric WestSt Johns County, FL Dear Historic City News editor: At the end of last month, I was able to attend the 101st American Legion Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. It was an honor to be there and see all the Legionnaires.

Editorials