HISTORIC CITY NEWS 03/20/2020

Mayor and City Manager take to Facebook to air concerns for public safety

The City of St Augustine announced this week that they will stop charging for metered street parking and city-owned parking lots beginning Wednesday. Historic City News learned of the announcement through the office of city manager John Regan, who did not mention changes regarding the Historic St Augustine Downtown Parking Facility.

Government

Traditional Easter Week festivities canceled

As suggested by the City of St Augustine and recommended by the Centers for Disease Control, the St Augustine Royal Family and Easter Week Festival Committee has informed local Historic City News reporters that they have made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s event schedule.

Community

According to Thursday data, jobs quickly being lost in the hotel industry

The American Hotel and Lodging Association released data yesterday indicating that nearly 400,000 jobs have been cut in the State of Florida amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Business

Sunshine Bus Company Social Distancing Policy

Matt McCord, Transportation Director for the Sunshine Bus Company informed local Historic City News reporters that the Company is implementing a Social Distancing Policy restricting the number of occupants in each bus to 10 per vehicle, including the driver.

Community