HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2020

Voters registered in the City of St Augustine have an extra reason to go to polls

Eight days of early voting in Florida’s Presidential Preference Primary began Saturday in St. Johns County as dozens of counties across the state begin the voting process that others began earlier in the week.

Government

Witnesses say the late Michael Gold was last seen going to church

Historic City News editor Michael Gold was seen by witnesses in the early morning hours today, Sunday March 8, 2020 at about 5:00 a.m. According to his wife, he was going to meet friends at an early morning church service; however, sadly, he would not make it.

Editorials

Wins in the House will allow nurse practitioners and physician assistants to practice according to their education

Friday, the Florida House moved a trio of bills expanding the scopes of service for advanced practice registered nurses, physician assistants, and pharmacists. House Speaker Jose Oliva described these bills as priority legislation. Historic City News previously reported as this legislation advanced.

Government

Early voting begins today in partisan Presidential Preference Election and local charter amendments

St Johns County Supervisor of Elections Vicky Oakes wants to remind Historic City News voters that today, Saturday, March 7, 2020, is the deadline to request that the Elections Office mail a vote-by-mail ballot to you. If you prefer to vote at home, the deadline is 5:00 p.m. to make your request.

Government

Recap from the City of St Augustine Beach commission meetings

The City of St Augustine Beach held two commission meetings in February, the regular meeting on February 3rd and a special meeting and workshop on February 10th.

Government

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

Climate Change Challenge Survey

The City of St. Augustine Beach Sustainability and Environmental Planning Advisory Council chairman Sandra Krempasky reported to Historic City News that the Council is conducting a Climate Change Challenge survey until March 25, 2020. Property owners, renters, and visitors in the City of St. Augustine Beach are all requested to participate.

Community

Shoar fires deputy caught beating an unarmed man on camera that he and Chief Hardwick say they won’t use

St Johns County deputy sheriff Anthony J Deleo, Jr hit Christopher Butler 19-times with his baton and kicked him in the head twice while Butler was unarmed; and Historic City News readers know this because it was captured on video taken by an alert citizen using his smartphone. The technology for police to create their…

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