HISTORIC CITY NEWS 03/15/2020

COVID-19: Early voting is over but Election Day is still Tuesday

Supervisor of Elections, Vicky Oakes, informed Historic City News Sunday that the Elections Office will be open Monday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. for voters who may wish to vote by mail or need to pick up a ballot for a family member, which requires written authorization. If you plan to pick up a…

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Government

On Saturday governor confirms third coronavirus death in Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Saturday banned most visits to nursing homes statewide as he acknowledged the coronavirus has likely spread into the general population. Meanwhile, officials reported to Historic City News that world-famous South Beach had been closed to prevent college spring breakers from congregating.

Public Safety

Culvers approves St Johns County location for a new restaurant on US-1 South

St. Johns County is reviewing development for a proposed 104-seat Culver’s restaurant at Moultrie Road and US-1 South in St. Augustine. Culver’s Franchising System LLC reported to Historic City News that they are planning to open this summer in Middleburg and considering other St Johns, Clay, Duval, and Nassau County sites.

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