HISTORIC CITY NEWS September 2022

Blue-Green Algae found in St Johns River

The Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County reported to Historic City News that it has issued a health alert after harmful blue-green algae toxins were detected in the St. Johns River near Shands Bridge. Residents are encouraged to take precautions as blue-green algae can have harmful effects on humans, pets, and other animals.

Public Safety

Division of Emergency Management warns Floridians to prepare

The Florida Division of Emergency Management is monitoring the trajectory of Tropical Depression Nine and any potential impact it may have on Florida. Director Kevin Guthrie reported to Historic City News that he is communicating with the National Hurricane Center, the National Weather Service and emergency management directors at the county level.

Public Safety

New zoning to promote the development of mobility initiatives gets a public hearing

On Monday, September 26, 2022, Historic City News subscribers are expected to participate in the regularly scheduled St Augustine city commission meeting when two ordinances will be heard on second reading that would create a new land use category and a new zoning district, ultimately allowing for higher density and transit-oriented development in the city…

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Government

Florida news station sued for denying candidate entry to debate

A joint complaint by the Republican Party of Florida and the campaign of Republican Congressional District 9 candidate Scotty Moore, accuses WESH-2 News of violating Florida law when the station denied Moore entry to a political debate for not having up-to-date COVID vaccine documentation.

Government

Castillo de San Marcos celebrates 350 years

On Sunday, October 2, Historic City News subscribers are invited to spend the day when Castillo de San Marcos National Monument hosts a number of programs, exhibits, and other activities in celebration of the 350th anniversary of the fort’s groundbreaking.

Community

Cathy Brown memorial at River House

The Council on Aging of St. Johns County is inviting Historic City News subscribers to attend a memorial for Cathy Brown, the organization’s former executive director, who passed away last month.

Community

Condo president arrested after placing hidden camera to spy on female visitor

The oceanside Las Brisas Condominium, part of the Matanzas Shores community, was in the news recently after the homeowner’s association president was arrested on four felony counts of video voyeurism. Historic City News local reporters were informed that a video camera focused on the master bedroom had been installed without the owner’s permission.

Public Safety

Former Jacksonville public defender among 12 attorneys disciplined

Leslie H. Smith, spokesperson for the Department of Lawyer Regulation of The Florida Bar informed local Historic City News reporters that the Florida Supreme Court has recently disciplined 12 attorneys, suspending six, disbarring four, reprimanding one, and ordering disciplinary revocation for one.

Business