HISTORIC CITY NEWS May 2020

St Augustine police aware of planned “Justice Caravan” protest tonight

There is a local demonstration, being called a “Justice Caravan” planned for 6:00 p.m. tonight at the Bridge of Lions in downtown St Augustine. One of the group’s organizers, the Jacksonville Community Action Committee, has announced three separate protests in our area.

Public Safety

FDOT road repairs and maintenance report

Historic City News was notified by the 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.

Community

Notice of St Johns County Board of County Commissioners Special Meeting

Director Michael Ryan and Sarah Butler, Specialist with the St. Johns County Communications Division, reported to Historic City News that the Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, in the Auditorium located in the County Administration Building at 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine,…

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Government

Parking fees and enforcement resumes in City of St Augustine on June 1

Historic City News was informed by the Communications Department of the City of St Augustine that City Hall will re-open its doors to the public on Monday, June 1, 2020, starting at 8:00 a.m., closing at 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, as the City begins its return to normal operations.

Government

St Augustine and St Johns County community reopening news

Historic City News was informed by the St Johns County Emergency Operations Center of the following items that relate to reopening business and recreational facilities in our area.

Community

Sheriff candidates file qualifying paperwork early for August Primary Election

Although qualifying for election to hold county offices is held from noon, June 8, 2020, through noon, June 12, 2020, Supervisor of Elections Vicky Oakes told local Historic City News reporters that, pursuant to Section 99.061(8), F.S., her office technically began accepting qualifying papers beginning May 25, 2020, even though the office was closed for…

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Public Safety

Call for Artists – Endless Summer group exhibition

Arts on Douglas and the Atlantic Center for the Arts in Volusia County have invited Historic City News subscribers who are Florida artists to submit entries for their annual themed exhibition Endless Summer. Paying homage to the 1960s cult classic film of the same name, this fun, upbeat exhibition is a visual exploration of the…

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Business

Letter: Strickland uniquely qualified to be our next sheriff

Tom VerriSt Johns County, FL Dear Editor: Based on my 34 years of experience in law enforcement, working for two of the country’s largest police agencies in command-level, supervisory positions, as well as the US Department of State, I would like to announce to Historic City News subscribers that I am supporting Chris Strickland for…

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Editorials