Year: 2020

Letter: Commission voted unanimously in support of Keith Martin Field

Letter: Commission voted unanimously in support of Keith Martin Field Jimmy JohnsSt Johns County Commissioner, District 1 Dear Historic City News editor: I read with great interest the June 24 story regarding my participation in the memorial dedication of Keith Martin Field and that some had taken issue with me highlighting my participation on Facebook.

Editorials

Letter: Face mask rule debacle

Letter: Face mask rule debacleBill Nesbitt St Augustine, FL Dear Historic City News editor: How is it that the bright minds elected to our city and county commissions are either too clueless or disconnected from reality to understand that tourists, and some residents, are confused about their jurisdictional boundaries?

Editorials

Federal judge accepts amended complaint against Flagler College

In the case of Tina Jaeckle vs Flagler College Inc, Historic City News received confirmation that on Monday, United States District Judge Timothy J Corrigan granted Jaeckle’s motion to file a second amended complaint, opening the door for the case to move forward.  Jaeckle has requested a trial by jury.  Flagler College has until July…

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Community

City of St Augustine enacts mandatory face covering ordinance

Historic City News subscribers are being notified that the by the St Augustine City Commission has enacted Administrative Order 2020-11, pursuant to Resolution 2020-22, creating the following regulations.  These several regulations became effective today, Saturday June 27, 2020, at 12:01 a.m. and remain in effect in the City of St Augustine for so long as…

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Public Safety

Florida restricts on-premises alcohol consumption

The Department of Business and Professional Regulation reported to Historic City News that, effective today, all vendors licensed to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises who derive more than 50% of gross revenue from such sales of alcoholic beverages shall suspend such sales of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises.

Business

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