HISTORIC CITY NEWS February 2020

St Johns County Republicans add 4,486 more voters in time for Presidential Primary

Heading into the March 17th Presidential Primaries, registration trends show more new Florida voters might have been inspired to vote for President Donald Trump than to vote for any of his Democratic challengers.

Government

St Augustine Beach Commission and PZB discuss communications shortfalls

The St Augustine Beach Commission and the Planning and Zoning Board met for their annual joint meeting to talk about improving communication between the two boards and planning for the city’s future development. The meeting comes shortly after Historic City News reported that two PZB members, Jane West and Elise Sloane, resigned from the board…

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Government

The airport at St Augustine announces its latest addition opening February 29th

Rainer Pereira Da Silva, managing partner of Hangar One Restaurant Concepts, LLC., reported to Historic City News the scheduled grand opening of Hangar One Bistro Airport Eatery & Bar, the latest addition at Northeast Florida Regional Airport.

Business

A former cop turns vague suspect descriptions into actionable images

Five years ago, Vincent and his wife Amber Russo, launched their new company; “FaceLogics”. With a career in law enforcement spanning 30 years, Russo knows a thing or two about the value of good pictures when trying to identify a suspect.

Business

Occupational licensing reform is moving through the legislature

Among several “deregulation” Bills moving through the legislature, a pair of Bills that would permanently change local occupational licensing schemes, are promising to achieve uniformity and create a predictable business environment.

Business

Historic City News reader attends third annual Survivors Speak event

Jo-Lee Manning, executive director of the Justice Coalition of Northeast Florida, joined hundreds of victims of previous crimes today during the third annual Survivors Speak rally in Tallahassee. Their goal is to push for legislation that could prevent offenders from hurting more people.

Community

Teenage sheriff’s explorer arrested after making mass shooting threat

A new member of the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Explorers program, 16-year-old Kaitlyn Gennaro, was arrested this morning at her home in Palm Coast after an alert parent discovered text messages she sent to a classmate threatening to conduct a mass shooting — a felony under Florida Statute § 836.10.

Public Safety

The city holds a workshop on sustainability

Historic City News readers are invited to attend the Wednesday, February 19th City of St Augustine Commission “Workshop on Sustainability” being held at 2:00 p.m. in The Alcazar Room of City Hall, located at 75 King Street in St Augustine.

Government