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 will be working on the roadways and need your full attention.
Earlier this morning Historic City News learned that an anonymous source sent a message through a social media network to a student at St Augustine High School. The student shared the message out of concern and “several units” responded, according to a press release from the St Johns County Sheriff’s Office.
The 27th Annual Biketoberfest began today and runs through October 20, 2019. Biketoberfest is an annual motorcycle rally hosted in Daytona Beach and is expected to draw more than 125,000 visitors.
Historic City News was notified by spokesperson Kelly Wilson that St Johns County Emergency Management is monitoring a potential tropical cyclone centered about 620 miles southwest of the mouth of the Mississippi River. The potential tropical cyclone is moving at nearly 8 mph.
Although it is just a picture now, St Johns Housing Partnership Executive Director Bill Lazar informed local Historic City News business editor Don Louis that he is “very excited” with the start of the partnership’s first new rental project located at 87 Evergreen Avenue.
Communications & Events Coordinator Cindy Walker reported to Historic City News that the City of St. Augustine Beach’s “Sustainability and Environmental Planning Advisory Committee” has invited our readers to view the film “The Smog of the Sea” and participate in an engaging community discussion.
Last year as the five members of the St Augustine City Commission left for their typical Christmas and New Years holiday “break”, the 14,000 citizens who call the city home had no idea that under the cover of darkness there was betrayal afoot.
The St. Augustine City Commission will convene its regular meeting on Monday, October 14th starting at 5:00 p.m. in the Alcazar Room, City Hall, 75 King Street. Arrive early to claim your free parking space and a seat, as tonight’s agenda will attract a larger than average crowd of active citizens.
