HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2020

Public Notice of Pollution – St Johns County

Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Florida Department of Environmental Protection informed local Historic City News reporters that they have received the following Public Notice of Pollution for a reportable release that occurred within St Johns County.

Public Safety

Spring Shuttle returns for festival season and busiest weekends

With spring just around the corner, the City of St. Augustine reminds Historic City News readers that our popular weekend festival season will soon return. Romanza’s Celtic Festival and parade kicks-off March 13-15, followed by the Lions Seafood Festival, March 20-22, and Rotary Club’s Rhythm and Ribs, March 27-29.

Community

Colored Troop memorial Certificate of Appropriateness delayed until mid-April

The Historic Architectural Review Board in St Augustine voted unanimously this week to wait until its April 16th meeting to decide whether to issue a “certificate of appropriateness” for the proposed construction of a new memorial to U.S. Colored Troops from the local area.

Community

St Johns County Republicans add 4,486 more voters in time for Presidential Primary

Heading into the March 17th Presidential Primaries, registration trends show more new Florida voters might have been inspired to vote for President Donald Trump than to vote for any of his Democratic challengers.

Government

St Augustine Beach Commission and PZB discuss communications shortfalls

The St Augustine Beach Commission and the Planning and Zoning Board met for their annual joint meeting to talk about improving communication between the two boards and planning for the city’s future development. The meeting comes shortly after Historic City News reported that two PZB members, Jane West and Elise Sloane, resigned from the board…

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Government