HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2020

City commission holds first meeting via video conference

The City of St Augustine held an unusual special meeting this morning; the first held under enhanced restrictions imposed by the White House, Governor DeSantis, and local ordinances to “flatten the curve” of the spread of the novel coronavirus. Through technology, the members and staff participated from disparate locations with very few technical interruptions.

Government

Pope Francis says the right to hope cannot be taken away

THE ASSOCIATED PRESSSpecial to Historic City News Easter Vigil Mass in the basilica is among the Vatican’s more evocative ceremonies. Celebrants enter in darkness, except for candlelight. The pontiff holds a tall Easter candle, which is lit for him. Then the basilica’s lights are turned on, in a sign of joy. But this night, when…

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Community

When does a bank tell its customers to go elsewhere?

Wells Fargo’s small business customers spent much of the week expressing their frustration with the bank after they were told that they might be better off going elsewhere for a Paycheck Protection Program loan.

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

Off-site options for City Commission meeting Monday morning

Pursuant to the Charter of the City of St. Augustine and Resolution 2019-21, Historic City News subscribers are notified of an Emergency Meeting of the St. Augustine City Commission will be held on MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.

Government

Agriculture Commissioner relaxes some packaging requirements for eggs

Historic City News learned through a CBS News report, that the price of a dozen Midwest large eggs rose from $1.03 at the beginning of March to a record-setting $3.09 by the end of the month. Even though eggs may not yet be widely out of stock, some prices have seen a huge surge in…

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Government

Whetstone Chocolates go home for Easter with health care and first responders

Whetstone Chocolates reported to Historic City News that their local business is thanking local hospital staff, police, and other emergency workers during the COVID-19 pandemic with Easter chocolates to help brighten their spirits.

Business

Letter: The arts are a critically important part of our lives

Christina Parrish Stone, Executive Director St. Johns Cultural CouncilSpecial to Historic City News One month ago I could not have imagined that I would be writing to you from my home office, with my teenaged son completing school in the next room, and my college senior daughter writing a thesis alone in her Oregon apartment…

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